Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve, which is located in the middle on the palm side of your wrist. The carpal tunnel is a small passageway made up of bones and ligaments; when it is compressed, it produces a wide range of symptoms and is frequently painful. Working with power tools or exerting pressure on the wrist while using a computer mouse are examples of activities that might irritate the tissues generate detrimental pressure on the nerve.