What Does The Median Nerve Do?
The Median Nerve controls some of the sensory and motor (movement) functions in the hand. How Does Median Nerve Become Compressed? The Median Nerve can become compressed anywhere along it’s course from the neck muscles, Cervical (neck ribs, shoulder dysfunctions, inflamed tendons, and misaligned carpal bones are capable of compressing or irritating the Median Nerve, resulting in the symptoms of CTS. What Causes All These Things? A small portion of the conditions listed above are congenital (with you since birth), the rest are result of poor posture, repetitive movements like typing, computer key-board over time done improperly (RSI-Repetitive Stress Injury), poor ergonomics (workstation component arrangements), slips/falls experienced throughout life, sleeping on your stomach or hands, awkward hand positions playing sports or hobbies such as bawling, racquetball, or motorcycle riding contribute to compression of the Median Nerve in the carpal tunnel. Most Doctors Assume That It’s All I
