Protect Your Hands from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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Don’t flex your wrists

When you bend and twist your wrists at awkward angles, it puts pressure on the median nerve, which can lead to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. To protect your hands, try to keep your wrists straight while doing tasks such as cutting up meat and vegetables, washing dishes or using a hammer.

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