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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy

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This syndrome affects a lot of us. I am assuming since you are probably reading this on a computer that you type quite a bit. This puts you at a higher risk.


Suggestions:

  • Use a wrist rest by your computer

  • Sleep with your arm on a pillow at night

  • Massage: Have a partner massge, using thumbs, from the inside of your wrist outwards and down

  • Kneel on hands and knees, lean your body forward stretching your wrists, hold for a few seconds

  • Hold your hand above your head and wiggle your fingers

  • A splint on your wrist at night may also help

  • Acupressure: Locate the point Lung 10 (LU10) in the center of the fleshy mound at the base of your thumb, press firmly, hold 5-7 seconds, repeat 3 times
  • Acupuncture

Your doctor or midwife may have more suggestions for you. Many times the symptoms of carpal tunnel will go away shortly after pregnancy and not require further treatment.

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