Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a condition caused by compression of the median nerve at the carpal ligaments of the wrist. When the median nerve becomes entrapped common symptoms can include pain, numbness, or tingling in the thumb, index, and middle fingers.  Weakness can also be present which can make it difficult to perform certain tasks such as sewing or even writing.  Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the most studied form of median nerve entrapment which has made it at times, a default of exclusion.  The fact is, the median nerve can be entrapped at many other locations along the arm, from the wrist all the way to the neck.  The neck, shoulder, elbow, forearm, and wrist are all included.   Continue reading “Is It Really Carpal Tunnel?” »