[Jewelry making - Article 00287] - Re: [Orchid] Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

[Thomas Parker]

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    Hi Everybody, Regarding carpal tunnel syndrome:  I'm a massage
    therapist as well as home jeweler and I've worked with a lot of
    people with this condition.  It's basically a repetitive stress
    syndrome, which overdevelops flexor muscles and leaves extensor
    muscles flacid.  This causes muscle imbalances to develop which are
    problematic and aid in creating this condition. Having structural
    integration, rolfing, or myofascial release done on the areas is very
    effective in releasing the "muscle memory" associated with carpal
    tunnel.  Also, self-massage using warm castor oil and peanut oil
    (both cold-pressed, cold-processed and unrefined) are very effective
    in helping this.  I "sprained" my middle finger on my right hand in a
    mad rush getting ready for a show week before last and it was very
    swollen and sore the next day.  It responded to ice/heat packs well,
    but the healing really sped up when I started using castor
    oil/flannel packs on it. And the peanut oil is very helpful for
    anyone who works with their hands constantly (like we do).  It
    nourishes the muscle and bone tissue and keeps it flexible (and helps
    ward of arthritis). 

    There is an exercise device called "Carpal Care" which is basically a
    big rubber band attached to a handle. It comes with exercices and
    helps to rebalance the musculature of the forearm.  It's certainly
    helped me in the past!  It's available from SPRI Medical and Rehab
    Products Corp.  AT  1-800-345-3456 (at least this is the most current
    contact info I have...it's been several years since I've dealt with
    them).  If anyone would like more info regarding castor oil/flannel
    packs, e-mail me at tihocan1 AT yahoo.com.  

Hope this helps everybody!
Take care!

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