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Advanced Carpal Tunnel Stretches: Part-4
Advanced Carpal Tunnel Stretches Part-4 reveals two unique stretches to help alleviate the signs and symptoms of this debilitating disorder. Performing a good stretch and exercise treatment program can provide relief from carpal tunnel and get you back to doing the things you love, pain-free.
May 4th, 2010 - 02:07
hi. i play a lot of playstation and recently noticed pain in my left hand and thumb would u recommend these stretches for this?
May 4th, 2010 - 16:20
@g83m
Yes, these stretches would help. A lot of people become afflicted with injuries like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Blackberry Thumb, Gamer’s Thumb (DeQuervains’ Syndrome) and other disorders from texting or playing video games too much. Take breaks and stretch, but performing corrective exercises is just as important as the stretches.
May 4th, 2010 - 16:52
thanks man. any other suggestions? bc i dont wanna quit playin games
May 5th, 2010 - 15:55
@g83m
Follow the stetches and exercises in the DeQuervain’s Syndrome video as they seem like a better fit with your situation. Good Luck!
June 7th, 2010 - 07:11
Thanks for your videos! I have a question.
Do I get it right that according to your concept, in prevention of CTS, it is counterproductive to stretch the upper side of the wrist as demonstrated on the video I’m linking to? /watch?v=hUyMNyrOHJQ
June 9th, 2010 - 15:56
@babyscarer
The link isn’t working so I couldn’t review the video. If you are referring to stretching the back of the hand and wrist then yes, it is counterproductive in my opinion as these muscles are already long and weak while the muscles on the front-side of the hand, wrist and forearm are strong, short and tight. Once you have adequate balance in the hand and wrist I see no issue with stretching the extensors as well a the flexors.
June 9th, 2010 - 23:42
@URehab I think YouTube doesn’t allow proper links in comments, so you would have to copy&paste what I wrote after youtube.com in your browser. Anyway, you answered my question: it’s OK with prevention, not OK with treatment. Thanks!