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8 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatments You Should Be Aware of

Yoga

Yoga exercises could be helpful in alleviating the pain and numbness of the syndrome. They focus on strengthening, stretching, and opening the joints in your upper body, thus preventing placing too much pressure on your wrists. Some good postures to try include the Mountain Pose to help with your spine curves, the prayer position to flex your wrists, the Cow Face and Eagle Pose to stretch your shoulders and the Bow Pose have a full backend.

Poses in which a considerable amount of your body’s weight rests on the wrists should be modified or avoided. These include Arm Balances, Plank, and Downward Facing Dog. Modifications include performing the poses with closed fists instead of flat palms to reduce the pressure on your wrists. Keep in mind that yoga poses cannot cure carpal tunnel, so make sure to consult your physician before trying them. [4]