

Knowledge is Power.
Pressure on the median nerve causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This section describes the structures that impact the nerve. With this information you will understand how to prevent - or relieve the pain of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
The muscles described here not only cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, but also conditions such as: Trigger Finger, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, and Bursitis.
"Spasms", "Trigger Points", and "Knots"
There is frequently confusion in these three terms, yet they all mean the same thing. When a muscle is strained it creates a chemical called "lactic acid". Lactic acid will cause the muscle to shorten, and actually bundle into a knot. These knots are also called "spasms" and "trigger points", and when they are large enough, a trained therapist can feel this bump under the skin. These trigger points are the cause of both pain and numbness, and are the focus of the Julstro System treatments.
*Information based on research published by Travell, JG, Simons DG. Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction, The Trigger Point Manual (Book). 1983 Williams & Wilkins Publishers, Baltimore, MD.
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