Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome affects the median nerve of the carpal tunnel in the wrist. The syndrome itself can be temporary, but it's oftentimes the result of repetitive stress that persists and gradually worsens. We look into the 8 telling symptoms.

Carpal tunnel syndrome usually manifests itself with a tingling sensation followed by shooting pain the hands and wrists. Carpal tunnel syndrome is often caused due to repetitive stress, or performing the same forceful activity over and over again—such as packing on an assembly line, playing an instrument, or typing—when pressure is placed on the median […]