If you've ever dealt with carpal tunnel syndrome, you know how even something as simple as typing can turn into a painful experience. Tingling or sharp pain shoots through your wrist as the median nerve, which runs through a narrow passage in your wrist called the carpal tunnel, gets compressed. Repetitive movements like typing or using a mouse can strain the tendons in your wrist, causing swelling that puts pressure on the nerve. And without treatment, carpal tunnel tends to get worse over time. (Learn how to tell the difference between carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis .)

Carpal tunnel isn't just about wrist pain, though. It can be linked to other health issues like diabetes, thyroid imbalances, or rheumatoid arthritis. According to a 2024 study in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, carp

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