What’s at Stake?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, or CTS, is nerve damage in your hand that’s caused by repetitive motions, such as using tools or a computer keyboard. It usually starts with numbness or a ‘pins and needles’ feeling, and you gradually lose your ability to grasp objects. As it gets worse, you experience steady burning pain and it becomes hard to do simple things like picking something up or buttoning a shirt.

What’s the Danger?

CTS occurs when the median nerve (a main nerve in your hand) is squeezed or compressed as it travels through the carpal tunnel of the wrist. And while it can […]