Massage Therapists Prefer Using the Carpal Rx to Treat Themselves

PALM CITY, Fla. - July 21, 2015 - PRLog -- Massage therapy is a profession with one of the highest risks for hand pain and injury. Since massage therapists provide massage sessions for their customers all day long, it takes a huge toll on their hands. Thus the reason for the high incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome and wrist tendonitis in that industry. This is both tragic and ironic, since the main reason these professionals are at risk is because massage therapists often perform myofascial release massage for their patients who complain of carpal tunnel syndrome and wrist tendonitis.

John Stafford, Carpal Pain Solutions’ Director of Marketing said, “It’s indeed an ironic twist that the healer requires the same therapy that they’re giving to their patients for the same condition.” Stafford said that data collected and analyzed from Carpal Rx customers over a 3 year period showed that 3.6% of massage therapists currently use the Carpal Rx to treat themselves.

President and CEO of Carpal Pain Solutions, Nicole Zanakis, said, "The analysis is consistent with what we already know about carpal tunnel syndrome risks. Massage therapists beat up their hands every day because they perform continuous, forceful hand movements to treat their patients. And like everyone else, they are not immune to getting carpal tunnel syndrome.”

Data from various researchers have validated that Carpal Rx therapy is effective for patients with moderate or severe carpal tunnel syndrome as well as wrist tendonitis. It eliminates symptoms such as hand and finger pain, tingling, numbness, and weakness. People who have more severe symptoms of these conditions find it difficult to use their hands, especially when they require fine dexterity. Certain occupations requiring intensive hand use like massage therapists, physical therapists, and dental hygienists are known to have a high incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome and wrist tendonitis.

It has been recognized for years that the most effective treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome and wrist tendonitis is myofascial release massage. This treatment was traditionally given by massage therapists – the very ones suffering due to delivering this treatment to their patients. Since that treatment must be performed every day for about 4 weeks in order to eliminate symptoms, the daily regimen takes a toll on a therapist’s hands.

New technology has led to the development of the Carpal Rx. It automatically provides myofascial release massage therapy without the need for massage by human hands because it is an electro-mechanical device. Essentially, it replaces the need for a massage therapist to give you this treatment. And the final results are the same: 100% successful elimination of carpal tunnel syndrome and wrist tendonitis.