Do your hands swell at night? Find out how to avoid the problem

As you fall asleep, have you ever felt your hands and fingers tingle? This may be the first symptom of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, a problem that affects about 150,000 people a year here in Brazil. When ignored, the problem can cause long-term damage, so it’s critical to take some preventive measures.

O awesome.club gathered the most effective ways to treat tingling hands. We recommend that you put them into practice as soon as you notice the first signs of carpal tunnel syndrome.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is characterized by compression of the wrist nerve. The first symptoms that appear are tingling stiffness in the hands and wrists during the night. As the problem progresses, symptoms can be felt during the day as well. Carpal tunnel syndrome is more common in women than men, and it appears to affect middle-aged people more. It is essential to take certain precautions to avoid worsening the condition.

Jobs that require a lot of repetitive hand and wrist movement can have a major negative impact on carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms. Hands need regular breaks between repetitive activities. Take a break every two or three hours and do some exercise. Enjoy and do squats to tone your entire body!

Studies confirm that there is a relationship between wrist position and carpal tunnel syndrome. Adjust your chair so your forearms are level with the keyboard. Try to keep your wrists in a neutral position without flexing them.

Using a support helps keep the wrist in a neutral position. It is especially important to adopt the accessory if you type a lot or when sleeping at night. While sleeping, it’s virtually impossible to control your wrists, so support makes a significant difference.

Exercises to stretch the muscles around the wrist help keep the tendons passing through the carpal tunnel in good shape. Try to stretch, incline and flex your wrists while performing the exercises.

Maintaining proper posture when working out is vital not just for the back. Staying in the wrong position for a long time causes the muscles of the shoulders to become compressed, which can end up affecting the hands and wrists. Sit with your back straight and feet flat on the floor.

We know that ice relieves wrist and hand pain. Apply a cold compress to the affected area for five to 10 minutes. This method cannot stop carpal tunnel syndrome, but it does relieve the pain.

Do you feel tingling in your hands at night? Do you intend to adopt any of these preventive measures? leave a comment reporting your experience.