Numbness, tingling, wrist pain and hand weakness is the absolute worst! Soothe your pain and relieve carpal tunnel with these natural home remedies.Sick and tired of suffering from sore hands and wrists? A natural remedy to relieve carpal tunnel syndrome may be just what you need!
Inside each wrist is a narrow passage called the carpal tunnel. Running through this tunnel are nine tendons that move your fingers, along with the median nerve. These tendons can become inflamed and swell, compressing the nerve.
* To quickly ease the pain and inflammation caused by carpal tunnel syndrome, cool your wrists with an ice pack and wrap it in a thin towel. Leave it on for about 10 minutes and if you feel the need, repeat the treatment every hour or so.
* Heat can also ease pain by relaxing muscles. Soak your hands and wrists in warm to hot water for 12 to 15 minutes before you go to bed each night.
* Bromelain, an enzyme derived from pineapples, digests inflammatory proteins, so it can reduce inflammation in your sore wrists. Along with reducing the pain, it may help you heal faster.
* Take a tablespoon of flaxseed oil every day, and give it at least two weeks to have an effect. Flaxseed oil is extremely rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which reduce inflammation. Take it with food for better absorption. If you’d like, you can mix it into your orange juice or add it to your salad dressing.
* Try elemental magnesium. This trace mineral is involved in nerve function and muscle relaxation. A supplement may help relieve carpal tunnel syndrome, especially if you don’t eat a lot of magnesium-rich whole grains, legumes or green vegetables.