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bowling with carpal tunnel?

good exercise or big mistake?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    Well... i think it will be a good exercise. Very mild hand exercises such as rotating the wrists in circles helps to increase circulation and may alleviate some of the tingling. Exercise should be used with caution as resting the wrists is sometimes more effective to control symptoms.Using a cold pack may also helps to relieve swelling if present. Change the position of your hands when crocheting, knitting, typing, holding tools etc. to facilitate better circulation. It is not uncommon for people to sleep with their wrists bent against the mattress, which can aggravate the symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Before going to bed, use a wrist sling to keep your wrist straight and take stress off the nerves. These splints are usually made of metal with Velcro fasteners and can be purchased at medical supply sources or can be made to fit your hand by a physical therapist. Use handles, pencils, pens, curling irons, scissors etc. that are substantial in size and easy to operate.Rotate repetitive tasks and rest from them from time to time.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Big mistake.

    Exercise is good, but bowling could make the carpal worse.

    Try jogging or soccer for exercise.

    Don't bowl or do anything stressful to your hands until the carpal tunnel has faded.

    Short of surgery, (only in severe cases...) the only thing that helps carpal is resting your hand until it's better. Some hand stretching and massaging can help too.

    Source(s): I've had bad carpal tunnel on and off for a long time.
  • 6 years ago

    Esto es un tema que me toca de cerca porque casi tuve que cerrar el taller (soy mecánico) porque no podía usar las manos. Empezó como un hormigueo y solo fue a peor por cabezota, no quise darle importancia hasta que no podía ni sujetar una herramienta.

    En mi caso me recetaron ejercicio para bajar de peso y practicar con giros de muñeca más suaves, parece una tonteria pero me ayudaron una barbaridad.

    Ánimo, aquí tienes más ayuda.

    http://tunelcarpiano.youtips.info/

  • 1 decade ago

    its really a good exercise dont stop it

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