A desk job can cause carpal tunnel syndrome.
Especially if you're working a desk job and your desk job requires you to use a computer all day.
The more you use the computer and use a computer keyboard and mouse the more chance you have at developing carpal tunnel syndrome.
The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway surrounded by bones and ligaments on the palm side of your hand.
When the median nerve is compressed, the symptoms can include numbness, tingling and weakness in the hand and arm.
Most of the time, carpal tunnel syndrome gets cured and doesn't come back.
If you have a severe case, surgery can help, but your symptoms may not go away completely.
If left untreated, carpal tunnel syndrome can lead to weakness and lack of coordination in your fingers and thumb.
Treatment can relieve pressure on the nerve and, for most people, eliminate their symptoms.
The carpal tunnel is a small passageway on the palm side of your wrist.
To check for carpal tunnel the doctor will tap or press on the median nerve in your wrist with a reflex hammer.
If your fingers tingle or if you feel an electric-shock-like sensation, the test is positive.
You may have carpal tunnel syndrome.
This is also known as the wrist-flexion test.