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what is carpal tunnel
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The carpal tunnel is a narrow channel in your wrist that protects the main nerve into your hand and the tendons that you use to bend your fingers. An article from the Mayo clinic (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/carpal-tunnel-syndrome/DS00326 ) explains:
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Bound by bones and ligaments, the carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway — about as big around as your thumb — located on the palm side of your wrist. This tunnel protects a main nerve to your hand and nine tendons that bend your fingers. Pressure placed on the nerve produces the numbness, pain and, eventually, hand weakness that characterize carpal tunnel syndrome.
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The same article describes carpal tunnel syndrome, its causes, and treatments.
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Bound by bones and ligaments, the carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway — about as big around as your thumb — located on the palm side of your wrist. This tunnel protects a main nerve to your hand and nine tendons that bend your fingers. Pressure placed on the nerve produces the numbness, pain and, eventually, hand weakness that characterize carpal tunnel syndrome.
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The same article describes carpal tunnel syndrome, its causes, and treatments.
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