The Truth About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Cayman Net News starts a ten part series on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome written by Barbara Currie Dailey. This series helps to dispel some of the myths related to this condition.

“In addition, there is a tremendous amount of quackery prevalent today, especially on the internet. Google “carpal tunnel syndrome” and you turn up a disturbing array of “alternative therapies,” gadgets, creams and other medically unproven “cures” that are costly and worthless —and prey on people’s ignorance. I’ve seen patients in my office who were afraid of treatment because of information they’d read online. Consequently, they delayed proper medical evaluation until their condition was extremely painful or even debilitating. "