Let’s face it… computers are here to stay.

Back in B.C. times (that is, Before Computers) the incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome was few and far between. Sure, there were typewriters back then, but the amount of time most people spent on a typewriter at home or in the office didn’t come close to that which we spend today using the computer for business, personal and recreational purposes. Also, with almost all students having access to a computer, either in school or at home, the age of people suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome is becoming younger and younger. What is happening here? Most of the time the reason for developing carpal tunnel syndrome is due to a compression on the median nerve. Continue reading “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome” »