Simplified and Easy to Follow! Fully illustrated. A Self-Help, How-To Book. Ages 7-70+. All Occupations musicians, artists, assembly workers, a surgeon, dentist, dental hygienist, glass blower, knitter/quilter/needlepoint, computer programmer, graphic designer, rock climber, baseball/basketball/volleyball, archer, secretarial...and the list goes on. We all have hands that need to remain strong and functional and without pain. The New 3rd Ed. focuses on techniques and exercises. It begins with what is carpal tunnel syndrome along with other upper body repetitive strain disorders, tendinitis, symtomology - loss of grip strength, and why the surgerical approach, drugs and artificial supports (wrist splints), fail to alleviate the symptoms. Montgomery describes a 7-step self-assessment protocol for symtomology; the 12-Step Montgomery MethodTM - designed to assist the reader change the structural misalignment and relieve muscle tension that causes the entrapment and compression of the median nerve from the neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. Described is correct posture and variations that affect nerve impingement and musculoskeletal strain; massage therapy of the arm to the hand; neurolymphatic massage; myofascial release; acupressure points; eye exercises; breathing and stress reduction; stretching, strengthening and range-of-motion exercises; nutritional recommendations; and the body s relationship to ergonomically correct workstation design and safety. Montgomery offers her expertise and insight into the physical healing of the body to create balance, and continued health and wellbeing. The book in all editions (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Prevention & Treatment 1992 and then in 1998 when the title was changed to End Your Carpal Tunnel Pain Without Surgery and published by Rutledge Hill Press) has been sold throughout Europe, United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Croatia, Australia, South America, Scandinavia, Norway, Philippines, Japan, New Zealand, Canada and the Unit

The physically demanding work manual therapists do puts them at risk for musculoskeletal injury. But injury is not inevitable. Save Your Hands! 2nd Edition gives manual therapists the proven injury prevention and ergonomics strategies and tips they need to protect their health and prolong their careers. Whether you're a student or an experienced practitioner in any of the hands-on treatment professions (massage, PT, OT, nursing, chiropractic, etc.), this indispensable guide will help you save not only your hands, but also your back, neck, shoulders and emotional well-being throughout a long, healthy career.In an accessible, richly-illustrated format, Save Your Hands! 2nd Edition shows you how to: * Design your treatment space so you can work safely and efficiently * Find alternative techniques to protect vulnerable parts of your body * Improve body mechanics to reduce stress and increase comfort as you work * Stay in shape with a physical conditioning program developed specifically for manual therapists * Recognize early symptoms and address them effectively before they lead to injury."Quite simply, the book is excellently conceived and constructed, and is very well presented, and I highly recommend it."-- Leon Chaitow, ND, DO, author, Muscle Energy Techniques, Honorary Fellow, University of Westminster, London"Save Your Hands! provides excellent practical suggestions for improving safety of the provision of manual therapy services."--Jeff Lau, PT, DPT, OCS, CMPT, Program Director, PTA program, Provo College, Utah"Save Your Hands! is a book every massage therapist and hands-on health practitioner should own and study." --Ben E. Benjamin, PhD, author, Listen to Your Pain"Save Your Hands! 2nd Edition is by far the most knowledgably written, fully researched and richly illustrated book available on the subject of manual therapist injury prevention."--Renee F. Gladieux, The Pressure Positive Company"At Centura College, Save Your Hands! has always been and continues to be the textbook of choice for our Injury Prevention course. Graduates of our college frequently remark that Save Your Hands! is one of their most valued reference and resource texts.--David Marquart, CMT, Corporate Director of Massage Therapy Programs, Centura College

Presents a method, using stretches and exercises, to treat and prevent carpal tunnel syndrome

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