The Anatomy of Carpal Tunnel

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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