Myths of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

There are so many "old wives tales" surrounding carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) that I thought I'd debunk a few.
Myth #1: CTS is related to typing or computers.
In short, this is simply untrue. This theory is based upon very poorly done "junk science" from years ago. This was made a big deal by

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Carpal tunnel syndrome during pregnancy

Carpal tunnel syndrome is very common during pregnancy. It's probably caused by all of the swelling and fluid shifts that the mother goes through. Extra fluid collects throughout the body, including inside the carpal tunnel. This compresses the median nerve about the wrist, leading to carpal

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