Shoulder exercises for CTS patients
Shoulder exercises can be beneficial for CTS patients in several ways. First, they can help improve posture. Poor postures, such as rounded shoulders and forward head posture, can lead to imbalances and increased tension in the neck, upper back, and shoulders, which can exacerbate CTS symptoms.
Wrist Exercises That Help Increase Strength & Flexibility in CTS Patients
Wrist exercises are physical movements or activities that are specifically designed to target and strengthen the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the wrist and hand. These exercises can help to improve wrist stability, flexibility, and strength, and may be beneficial for individuals with conditions such as CTS.
How To Do Push-Ups If You Have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition that affects the median nerve, which runs through a narrow passage called the carpal tunnel in the wrist. When the median nerve becomes compressed or irritated, it can cause symptoms such as pain, tingling, numbness, and weakness in the hand and fingers. These symptoms can make it challenging for some people with CTS to perform push-ups comfortably, as the exercise requires weight-bearing through the wrists and can potentially exacerbate wrist pain and discomfort.
CTS and Technology: How Our Digital Lives Are Affecting Hand Health
As technology continues to play an increasingly important role in our lives, there is growing concern about the impact it may have on our health, including our hand health. One condition that is particularly associated with technology use is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). In this blog post, we will explore the link between CTS and technology, and discuss some strategies for reducing the risk of developing this condition.
Natural Remedies: Healing And Enhancements Through Foods And Herbs
Natural remedies are a type of alternative medicine that is often used to treat a wide range of health conditions. They involve the use of natural substances and techniques, such as herbs, essential oils, massage therapy, acupuncture, and dietary changes, to help alleviate symptoms or promote healing.
The Connection between Body Weight and Joint Health
There is a strong connection between body weight and joint health. Excess body weight can put increased stress on the joints, especially weight-bearing joints like the knees, hips, and ankles. Over time, this can lead to joint damage and pain, as well as an increased risk for joint-related conditions like osteoarthritis.
Flexing Your Flexors: Exercising Your Hips to Avoid Repetitive Strain Injuries
There’s more to your butt than just the gluteus maximus. Check out that gluteus medius. That’s right, I said it. Gluteus medius weakness is the main reason for a number of repetitive strain injuries and overuse injuries in the lower half of the body. The medius is the second largest of the three that make […]
The Mental Benefits of Exercise
I remember in college when I asked a professor how he was able to read two books a week, he responded, “The brain is (like) a muscle. You need to exercise it. The more you do, the more you can lift.” And so I try to live that way. Sports science and psychology have been […]
5 of the Best Leg Exercises to Bulk Up
The legs are often ignored by gym-goers. If your pants cover them up, what’s the point in working them out if you can’t show them off? First off, this ignores the beauty of shorts! Second off, exercising the legs can actually have more of an immediately positive impact on your body than arm exercises (though […]
Is it True that Women Can’t Do Pull-Ups?
You’d think it’s a leading question, but there’s legitimacy to it. A recent report in the New York Times checked into it. It’s a long-standing stereotype that women can’t do it, something that shouldn’t jive with exercise science and much of the can-do attitude modern people have toward everything. Science tends to affirm to us […]