Integrative medicine treatments relieve carpal tunnel syndrome

Linda Childers

October 17, 2022
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), a condition that causes pain, tingling, and numbness, in the hand and arm, is on the rise, as more patients spend time using smartphones and other electronic devices. A study published in The Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care found that four or more hours per day of smartphone use was associated with the development of CTS. In addition, the study found those who held their smartphone with both hands, had a 7.8 percent higher risk of developing CTS than…
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About the Author:

Linda Childers

Linda Childers is a freelance health writer based in California. Over the past 20 years, her work has appeared in publications including The Rheumatologist, The California Health Report, Brain+Life, The Washington Post, Arthritis Today, Health Monitor, and many other national media outlets. In addition, she has created content for numerous health companies and hospitals. She believes that achieving true and lasting health involves blending Western medicine with a holistic approach to healthcare.

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