Debbie

In Reply to: Re: The cause of your CTS posted by debbie on January 19, 2004 at 20:53:21:

Do you have a link to Adam's exercises?
Thanks in advance!

: : There are so many different theories about the causes of CTS, I thought I'd ask what some of you think is the cause in your case?
: : I'm in the 30-50 age group and female, so that fits in with the 'hormone' theory. However, I am also an avid 'cross stitcher', play the piano and type/write a lot. Add on the fact that I'm overweight and I had no chance of avoiding CTS, did I? ;)
: : I'm wondering if this means that the cause could be down to my 'hormones' and weight, and doesn't mean I'll have to give up my main hobby of needlecraft? No one has advised me to cease but I'd hate to carry on and find that I need further surgery.
: : So, what do you think is the cause behind your CTS?

: Valerie, I had to give up needle work because thats how/when I developed CT.. I have some other things that could have played a part also, but the needlework seemed to be the culprit since I didn't have it prior to stitching all the time.
: If you aren't going to give it up, then at least do alot of stretching when taking many breaks from it.. Adam posted good stretches on this board someplace..
: Debbie