There are many women who suffer from the carpal tunnel syndrome. Most of the times the only remedy is surgery, but until then and if it is necessary or not, it is worthwhile to follow these simple tips to have a better quality of life.
1- Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome:
The symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome are often evident between 30 and 60 years. It is fair to say that by our anatomy we are almost always us who suffer it, since our carpal tunnel is usually more narrow than that of men. That makes this area between the bones of the wrist and the annular ligament of the carpus, where are the flexor tendons of the fingers and the median nerve, will suffer with more ease. It is compressed, inflamed tendons and usually appear fluid. All this makes it less space and that the nerve is obstructed. And if, as you know it is very painful. We must also add that, as time goes on, you may experience also in both hands, which makes us have less functionality in both members, having problems for example to manipulate things.
Now let's look at the symptoms:
It usually begins with a pain at night, symptoms such as tingling and numbness in the hand. Also some cramping, but particularly in the evenings, sleep.
The cramps often reach even to the elbow, we sleep the hand and feel sudden pain in the thumb of the hand.
We have problems when it comes to grip things small, losing almost the sense of touch. The meaning of "grapple" i.e. the grip things with the forefinger and thumb is something that costs us a lot.
As curiosity we'll tell you also that in many cases is also frequent in pregnant women, a fact which is due to fluid retention. Worth knowing.
2- Remedies for carpal tunnel syndrome:
1. Re-glue anti-inflammatory with ginger:
There are medicinal plants with effective anti-inflammatory properties, such as ginger. For this blend are going to use one tablespoon grated from this root, eucalyptus and peppermint. You can use essential oils or make your same infusions, who will have the same effects. To do this take 5 sheets of each plant, plus two tablespoons of ginger. Make an infusion with a glass of water for later, leave it a bit in the fridge to apply cold, since it is in this state as best of reducing swelling. Put it in a towel and apply it for half an hour. You ll get relieved.
2. Re-glue anti-inflammatory cypress and rosemary:
On this occasion we will make an infusion with two sprigs of rosemary in a glass of water. Let it cool down, and then in the first place, give yourself a gentle massage with the oil of cypress. You should know that from the cypress is one of the best anti-inflammatory, is excellent. Then, apply a cold compress with infusion of rosemary.
3. Impasto with flour of fenugreek:
Have you heard about the virtues of the fenugreek? This is an excellent way to prepare a pasting anti-inflammatory to reduce the pain. Moreover, it has a high amount of niacin, vitamin B3 excellent to reduce infections and to alleviate the pain. Its vitamins and flavonoids are ideal for treating diseases of arthrosis and arthritis, you should not ignore it because you will come in very handy. What we will do is to mix the flour with water to produce a blend that apply in the hand. Once this temperate put it in your hand, just in the carpal tunnel. You'll see what a relief.
4. Patterns food:
Carpal tunnel syndrome can also be face from the inside out with an adequate food whose nutrients, alleviate inflammation and strengthen nerves, cartilage and bones. How do we do? Very easy, starts the morning with a tablespoon of oil from flax seed, with this we will fight against the inflammations thanks to its level of vitamin B6.
Rice, green leafy vegetables, chicken breast and bananas are also excellent, as well as the juices of grapefruit, pineapple and orange. We provide antioxidants, minerals and essential vitamin B. Always remember that every day. Another juice perfect for your lunch is juicing two kale leaves with a green apple. If you do 3 times a week you'll be fine.
5. Ergonomic Guidelines:
We have to take them into account. The use of mobile phones and the computer make suffer much this articulation of which depends on the carpal tunnel syndrome. It is a matter of you realize, that you're not writing for many hours for example in the mobile, and that if you use a lot the computer choose a keyboard more ergonomic than don't oblige to make efforts or to bend the wrist.
They are also very suitable the exercises with the hands. It is enough to make circles with them for a minute, or brandishing your left thumb with the right and stretch them a little over a minute also. It is simply not to lose flexibility, release tension and relieve. Exercises always mild and little intense. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that cannot be reversed and that almost always obliges us to have that operate in more serious cases, but until that day, it is worth to follow these tips.
Try these easy and useful homemade tips.your comments will highly appreciated.