Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Medical News and Research Articles

How to soothe thumb pain when texting and scrolling

Do your hands hurt when you use your phone? All that texting and scrolling might be stressing out your fingers.

Jul 16, 2026

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Health on the esports circuit: Competitive video game players can face a range of injuries

Competing in esports, also known as electronic sports, can mean training for several hours a day in front of a screen. Whether people participate in video game competitions at the professional or amateur level, they face ...

May 21, 2026

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Next-gen coil interface for non-contact peripheral nerve stimulation could improve treatment for chronic pain

A research team has successfully developed a next-generation coil interface capable of efficiently and safely stimulating peripheral nerves. This breakthrough is significant in that it greatly enhances the efficiency and ...

Oct 20, 2025

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Bicycling? Orthopedic surgeon shares tips to protect your hands, wrists and head

Bicycling is a great way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors. Whether you're a recreational rider or a daily commuter, it's important to protect your hands and wrists. Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon specializing ...

Jul 2, 2025

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Orthopedic surgeon offers tips to prevent injuries while biking

Bicycling is a great way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors. Whether you're a recreational rider or a daily commuter, it's important to protect your hands and wrists. Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon specializing ...

May 20, 2025

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Your kitchen: Cooking, conversation and hand injuries

The kitchen is the room that tends to be the center of many gatherings with family and friends. It's also where accidents, often hand injuries, can happen, especially when alcohol is involved. Sanj Kakar, M.D. a Mayo Clinic ...

May 15, 2025

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Study reveals how musical expression affects pianists' risk of musculoskeletal injury

Playing the piano involves much more than striking the keyboard. The pianist's entire body is in movement, from the torso to the fingers. But how does the musical expression generated by this choreography heighten the risk ...

Apr 28, 2025

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Kinesio taping may represent a new conservative therapy for some carpal tunnel patients

Kinesio taping is frequently used by athletes for inflammation, pain relief, and to support and stimulate muscles. New research suggests that it may also hold therapeutic benefits for those with mild to moderate carpal tunnel ...

Nov 28, 2024 feature

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Breakdancers may risk 'headspin hole' caused by repetitive headspins, doctors warn

Breakdancers may be at risk of developing a condition caused by repeatedly doing a cardinal move of their practice and performance—the headspin—warn doctors in the journal BMJ Case Reports.

Oct 10, 2024

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Fluorescent approach could aid carpal tunnel-related surgery

In modern office life, avoiding the onset of carpal tunnel syndrome might be a daily struggle. The worst case could mean needing surgery to alleviate compression of the nerves or to repair damaged nerves. Helping surgeons ...