Arm and hand pain: A Neuromuscular Therapy point of view


Arm pain, Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), Chronic pain, Hand pain, Neuromuscular therapy, Repetitive strain injury (RSI)

Computer users, chefs, musicians and people who work with their hands are often diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) when the injury is more likely Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI). Overuse without proper self-care makes them victims of a chronic debilitating injury that can be hard to treat if it isn’t caught and properly treated early. […]

March 17, 2009

Arm and hand pain: Treatment with Neuromuscular Therapy


Arm pain, Chronic pain, Hand pain, Neuromuscular therapy, Repetitive strain injury (RSI)

  Neuromuscular Therapy treatment for Repetitive Stress/Strain Injuries (RSI) and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) in my Metro-West Boston clinic involves the following: Deep sustained gentle pressure on painful forearm points. “Milking” and flushing soft tissues to remove waste products and bring healing cells, nutrients and oxygen.  Evaluation and treatment of specific entrapment points in the […]

March 17, 2009