Job Related Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
There are many jobs that require the same repetitive action to be performed day in, day out. These actions are usually things that employees do not think twice about doing. Most can be easily done and the action soon becomes a part of their daily routines. But as innocuous as these actions may seem, they can cause a serious distressing and painful disorder called carpal tunnel syndrome.
Carpal tunnel syndrome affects millions of working Americans every year. It is a condition in which the median nerve is compressed at the wrist. This compression can start off with just a small amount of discomfort that can be easily ignored.
But as the repetitive motion is continued everyday, the symptoms will become worse and more debilitating. The symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome are:
- Tingling or numbness–this sensation usually begins in the fingers or hands and is particularly strong in your thumb, index, middle or ring fingers. Most people notice this feeling when they are trying to do everyday activities with their hands.
- Pain–the pain caused by carpal tunnel syndrome usually radiates from your wrist and up your arm. It can extend all the way up to the shoulder or down to your palms and fingers.
- Weakness–if carpal tunnel is left untreated, it will result in extreme weakness in the hands and wrists.
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If you or a loved one is suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome as the result of a negligent employer, contact the Atlanta personal injury lawyers of Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC at 770-631-1811 to schedule a consultation today
