When I first started doing all the push ups for the UBBT my carpal tunnel syndrome started to get really bad. I could only do a few push ups and my thumbs and first two fingers would fall asleep. I bought myself a wrist brace and continued with the push ups. It actually helped a lot. I had no symptoms as my muscles got stronger and as my wrists got used to the position.
Since starting full time work at the barn the increased workload has been terrible for my wrists. There is very little I can do without my hands falling asleep and weakness in my right hand. I no longer sleep through the night as the pain wakes me up frequently. Days that I do a lot of pushups are better, my aunt was telling me that stretching your wrists helps so I think that must be why.
Tomorrow I am going to my first acupuncture appointment to see what he can do for me. I am hoping there is something I can do besides have the surgery to make this go away. I think the surgery is something like 6 weeks of not using your hands too much... I'll do it if I have to but I really don't want to. So, I'm excited to see what he has to say and hopeful it will help.
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