wressler125 Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 I have my own thoughts here, but I was wondering what the largest group of grip specialists thought about treating carpal tunnel and training. I've heard things like the powerball are helpful, but I was wondering if anyone had any more information or recommendations... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelbiceps Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 A few ideas to keep CTS to a minimum: A lot more rest between grip workouts. Take your time going up in strength. A lot more stretching. Consider loose-fitting wrist splints at night. Avoid mittens or socks on your hands at night. Regular cardio & a smart diet to keep your weight and blood pressure in check. Never train through numbness or pain -- CTS is caused by inflammation, and inflammation will get worse if you train through it. CTS can become chronic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wressler125 Posted May 27, 2006 Author Share Posted May 27, 2006 I should clarify that it isn't something I am experiancing, but rather a female athlete (41 y/o) that has been weightlifting for about 2 years now. She has done light grip training (wrist roller, etc) and is a nurse by profession. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 Very similiar symtoms can come from neck and upper back problems. Try Yoga - chiropractic or other stretching modules as well as the hand and wrist treatments normally used. We have (had) a basket weaving plant nearby with very high rates of problems - and it turned out this was as many of the problems found that were diagnoised as CTS as the actual CTS itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quazimodo Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 www.julstro.com ON that note, I will be getting her pain free triathlete book in a few days, ill let you know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcham Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 Finger extensions with rubber bands - lots and lots and lots of them - really helped me when I had some carpal tunnel problems... that plus laying of the heavy gripping for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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