Preventing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Preventing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Typing all day can be a pain in the wrist! I'm talking about carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), which occurs when the median nerve, running from the forearm into the hand, becomes compressed at the wrist. This nerve runs through the narrow carpal tunnel at the base of the hand, and controls sensations to the palm side of your thumb and fingers. It also signals movement in small hand muscles, Read more

Guitar Heroes?


Updated 08/07/07 3:00 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Guitar Heroes?

Are you a wanna be rock star? Are you addicted to a video game? Could it be Guitar Hero by Play Station 2? Well if you are suffering from debilitating wrist pain due to your virtual marathon jamming sessions, you are not alone. Joel Zumaya, a relief pitcher for the Detroit Tigers was sidelined this year with a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI) during the play offs. His injury was evaluated by Read more