The symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome often begin gradually and are often felt off and on. This is why most people don’t get diagnosed until the condition is no longer treatable.

There are a variety of symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. The most common symptom is numbness, tingling, burning, and pain in the thumb and index, middle, and ring fingers.

Some of the other symptoms include,

• Pain or tingling that travels up the forearm towards the shoulder.
• Difficulty performing fine movements due to weakness and clumsiness in the hand.
• A shock-like sensation that radiates to the thumb and index, middle, and ring fingers.
• Weakness, numbness, or a loss of proprioception causes you to drop things.

Symptoms often feel worse at night because most people sleep with their wrists bent, and the pain and discomfort will likely wake you up out of your sleep. You can experience symptoms when holding something for an extended period of time with activities that include repetitive motion, such as using a phone, reading a book, or driving.

Depending on the severity of your symptoms, you can alleviate the symptoms with rest and abstinence from the activities that are aggravating it. Some of the best treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome besides rest include,

• Wearing a wrist splint at night for at least four weeks
• Performing exercises for the hand and wrist
• Taking painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs
• Using cold packs to control the swelling
• Using alternative therapies – yoga, acupuncture, or chiropractic treatment
• Applying CBD creams to the wrist and hand.

Patients who do not respond to the above treatments might need steroid injections to reduce the inflammation and relieve the pressure. Or another option is surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome, and surgery is often the last resort.

In order to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome, you’ll need to make lifestyle changes. These changes will reduce the risk factors of developing it. These changes include reducing and avoiding the activities that overextend your wrist, paying attention to your hand posture, and treating health conditions that increase your risk of developing it.

You can learn more about how to prevent carpal tunnel by discussing your symptoms with your doctor.

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Indica has higher levels of CBD and provides you with a more relaxing feeling without a feeling of being high. This strain is often best for inflammation and controlling pain.

Sativa has higher levels of THC and provides a more energizing feeling but gives you a head high.

The truth is it’s a personal choice since both strains contain both CBD and THC.

If you’ve been suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome, finding relief is important. It's easy to obtain your medical marijuana card when you know the right steps.

The steps are similar in most states that have legalized medical marijuana. You’ll need to get your medical condition qualified by a cannabis doctor. At Elevate Holistics we’ve partnered with doctors and dispensaries across the country. We can help you find a doctor to begin the certification process or schedule an in-home appointment through our telehealth services.

Once you’ve been certified you can apply for a medical card. How you do this will change depending on which state you live in. If approved you can find a local dispensary on our interactive map and begin benefiting from the use of cannabis.