1. Heath Vincent EDL 554 90 Lesson 9

2. Occurs when the median nerve in the wrist is pinched. This nerve controls sensations and impulses in the hand and fingers. You might feel pain, weakness, or numbness in the hand or wrist, and traveling up the arm.

3. Congenital predispostion – the carpal tunnel is smaller for some people Trauma or injury to the wrist Rheumatoid arthritis Work stress Repeated use of vibrating tools used by hand Writer’s cramp is not a symptom of carpal tunnel like many people think

4. In some cases, medication can help reduce swelling and pain Exercise Yoga, acupuncture, and chiropractic care is sometimes helpful Surgery

5. Perform stretching exercises Frequent breaks Wear splints to keep wrist straight and in the correct position Adjust workstation to allow wrist to maintain its natural position These items might help but it has not been conclusively been proven

6. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/carpal_tunnel/detail_carpal_t unnel.htm#177713049http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/carpal_tunnel/detail_carpal_t unnel.htm#177713049 http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/carpaltunnelsyndrome.html