n rough roads should wear thick cycling gloves to lessen the shock transmitted to the hands and wrists. Hand and wrist exercises can strengthen the muscles in the wrists and hands, as well as the neck and shoulders, improving blood flow to these areas. Performing the attached simple exercises for four to five minutes may be helpful and should be implememented in businesses that have employers that are prone to CTS. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome exacts a psychological toll on the client. Anyone who cannot use his hands is bound to be depressed and suffer from low self esteem. A worker with CTS may be forced to give up his or her livelihood. An employee experiencing hand pain may try to ignore it and put more stress on the wrists, leading to poor work performance. Because the disease is not readily visible, coworkers and managers may harass CTS sufferers and accuse them of faking to get out of work. At home people may suffer from daily pain and loss of freedom. They cannot contribute actively to their families because they may not be able to drive a car or do ordinary tasks, such as picking up groceries. They may become still more depressed if they have to give up enjoyable sports and hobbies. They may be depressed and embarrassed from there lack of performance when they cant lift a child. Support groups for CTS and other sufferers of repetitive stress injuries can be very helpful in exchanging information and offering advice and comfort. Stress management techniques can be also be useful in dealing with the psychologic and emotional issues accompanying these injuries....
