Guest guest Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 Hello Richard, It's encouraging to know that that there are those of us out there such as yourself that are working so hard regarding the political/parity issues. Would you be willing to share how you go about treating Carpal Tunnel syndrome? I have several patients that I am treating for other pain related issues, that also complain secondarily of carpal tunnel pain. I have yet to have much success treating it, either now or in the past, and would be eager to learn more effective treatment techniques. Thank you, K. Hamill, L.Ac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2003 Report Share Posted November 18, 2003 Hi John, To start with, foods with B6 or the supplement itself will help feed the damaged nerves. Structurally he should have his wrists high enough to form a straight plane with the back of the hand. The next question is were it starts...forearm, arm, shoulder, or neck. I'm sure Dr. Crandall may have some suggestions. I've worked with clients who have carpal tunnel (I'm a massage therapist) and had success. If you don't find anything in the files, etc. I'll send some exercises and stretches that might help him. I myself take the easy route and just go to my chiropractor when I throw out my shoulder (that is where mine flares up.) Dolly herbal remedies , " deuteronomy2929 " <deuteronomy2929> wrote: > A freind of mine asked me to ask you all about a natural way to treat > carpal tunnel. Her husband has it pretty bad. His whole arm falls > asleep at times. They are " health nuts " (her expression), eat mostly > veggies and fruit, excercise regularly. Don't smoke/drink/drugs. He > is at the computer typing a lot, as he is a pastor. Any thoughts? > I'll be checking the archives on and off today as I get a chance. > > Thanks! > John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2003 Report Share Posted November 18, 2003 Also deep tissue oil and I believe MSM too... (at work so I'll let you know for sure on the MSM later) Suzipeacefulglow <peacefulglow wrote: Hi John,To start with, foods with B6 or the supplement itself will help feed the damaged nerves. Structurally he should have his wrists high enough to form a straight plane with the back of the hand. The next question is were it starts...forearm, arm, shoulder, or neck. I'm sure Dr. Crandall may have some suggestions. I've worked with clients who have carpal tunnel (I'm a massage therapist) and had success. If you don't find anything in the files, etc. I'll send some exercises and stretches that might help him. I myself take the easy route and just go to my chiropractor when I throw out my shoulder (that is where mine flares up.)Dollyherbal remedies , "deuteronomy2929" wrote:> A freind of mine asked me to ask you all about a natural way to treat > carpal tunnel. Her husband has it pretty bad. His whole arm falls > asleep at times. They are "health nuts" (her expression), eat mostly > veggies and fruit, excercise regularly. Don't smoke/drink/drugs. He > is at the computer typing a lot, as he is a pastor. Any thoughts? > I'll be checking the archives on and off today as I get a chance.> > Thanks!> John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2003 Report Share Posted November 19, 2003 MSM acts as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory. It also inhibits muscle spasm and increases blood flow. MSM is critical to the formation of connective tissue of all types. MSM is a natural form of organic sulfur found in all living organisms, including human body fluids and tissues. I would take the MSM and use the deep tissue oil... also soaking the wrist/hand in acv every nite for 20-30 minutes wouldn't hurt either... along with hot/cold therapy. Suzanne <suziesgoats wrote: Also deep tissue oil and I believe MSM too... (at work so I'll let you know for sure on the MSM later) Suzi Protect your identity with Mail AddressGuard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 I and many 0f my friends with whom I have shared it, find the ginger and comfrey tincture also gives a lot of relief. they are always amazed the amount of relief it gives. since it is a topical 'linamint' so to speak, i use isopropal (rubbing alcohol) to make it. today i was at home depot and a month or so ago had given the lady in the nursery dept some and she has been using it on her shoulder and can't believe how well it worked.. said she had been watching for me so she could find out how to make it. love... granny lee - Bridge herbal remedies Thursday, November 20, 2003 12:20 PM [herbal remedies] Carpal Tunnel One thing that I use for painful joints is camomille. I do a poulticewith the herb. It works wonders for my dog who has artritis (sp?) usingthis with the exercises would help I am sure.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 Given by Granny Lee: easy as falling of a log: remember, this is for topical.. not to be ingested as isopropal alcohol is being used. for ginger tincture just take a cheesclothe square and put about of a cup of ground ginger root or if using fresh ginger, peel and chop it up and let it dry out before placing it in the cheesclothe . place this in a mason jar or facimile and fill the jar the rest of the way with the alcohol. put an air tight lid on it and set in cupboard or other dark place and shake it at least once a day for a couple of weeks or more. Doc says it is best to start this in the dark of the moon and then 'press' at the next full moon if i rememer correctly. then when ready, press the liquid out and discard the pulp. there are some who don't other to press but it is more attractive and can be placed in a smaller container if it is pressed and the pulp removed. if you want ginger tincture for ingestion, do not put comfrey in it and use clear water or vodka. if i make it with fresh ginger just chopped finely without drying i use the clear water as the water in the fresh ginger will dilute the alcohol. since i make this for mainly my own use, i just make about a quart at a time. here is Doc's post on the subject: Mon Mar 15, 1999 12:19 pm The Moon The phases of the moon are very important in making tinctures. Always make your tinctures on the NEW MOON, and press them on the FULL MOON. Every great herbalist I know of including Dr. Schulze, Dr. Christopher and Dr. Royal Lee made their tinctures this way. This principle is not new, and goes back to farmers of antiquity. It is a very valid and important part of Herbal technology. Except in the case of an emergency, every tincture should be allowed to brew for at least two weeks (prepare on the New Moon & press on the Full Moon). In an emergency, I've made a batch of Cayenne tincture and instantly given it to a person with heart problems to have those problems disappear immediately. Anything you make yourself is going to be a zillion times more potent than what you buy in the stores with the exception of purchasing direct from an herbalist who knows his or her stuff. If you have to whup up a batch of something in an emergency, it will still be more powerful than store bought remedies. The rule of thumb is: "The longer you let a tincture brew, the more potent it gets." IE. Last June 98, a day before the New Moon, my Wildcrafter picked a couple of dozen pounds of Echinacea Root starting at 5AM and bundled it up with an ice pack and shipped it to me UPS Overnight by 10AM the same morning. I received the bundle by 11AM the next day (the New Moon), and by 4 PM of that day had 10 gallons brewing in one gallon jars. Now, I make my tinctures the same way Doc Schulze does. 3/4 (three quarters) of that gallon jar is crammed packed with Echinacea plant matter and the first gallon wasn't opened and pressed until the Full Moon two weeks later. It was top notch. Since then, I've pressed it on the Full Moon as needed by my clients. I've got 3 gallons left and the last one I pressed was so potent that my mouth was numb for an half an hour after I took one dropperful. You are probably splitting hairs after a tincture has brewed for more than six months to a year, but you can leave it in as long as you want with it only getting better. Make several bottles so that you can use some within two weeks of brewing and then press the remainder as needed on subsequent Full Moons. Hope this helps. Ian Doc.. hope you don't mind me copying this : ) also Bridgitte, if you want to put some comfrey in it, add it at same tme as the ginger or it can be added later and let set same as above.. i hope this is of help, too. love.. granny lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2004 Report Share Posted January 30, 2004 If he has true carpal tunnel, a nerve conduction test will show blockage in the wrist & how bad it is. I had carpal tunnel for 8 years as a result of typing. I tried all the mentioned natural remedies & slept with a wrist/arm splint up to my elbow all those years. None of those helped me. At the end when my condition became so severe I could not drive a car with my hand on the steering wheel, hold a pen, or hold a fork, I opted to have surgery. The relief was immediate! I am sorry I waited & suffered for so long. He should be careful not to take too many anti-inflammatory pills. I ended up with leaky gut syndrome that I now have to deal with. , " Eloise Bailey " <pray@w...> wrote: > I have a friend whose son is having problems with carpal tunnel. I know B6 > has been recommended. Is there any thing else any one can recommend? > > Thanking you in advance, > > Eloise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 Carpal Tunnel A nerve disorder that is quite common and often work related. Valerie Ann Worwood recommends massaging both hands, arms and shoulders using a blend of: Marjoram 10 drops Lavender 10 drops Eucalyptus 10 drops Dilute this in 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil. Massage 2 x a day. )0( Brought to you by AromaThyme.com - <http://www.aromathyme.com> http://www.aromathyme.com _____ The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.~ Albert Einstein ~ Check Out My Groups: Everything Natural http://health./ Everything Magick EverythingMagick/ -- Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.3.4/299 - Release 3/31/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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