Does the way I work with my hands on the job put me at risk of having carpal tunnel syndrome?
The way people do their tasks can put them at more risk for problems of CTS. Some of these risks are listed here:
- force
- posture
- wrist alignment
- repetition
- temperature
- vibration
One of these risks alone may not cause a problem. But doing a task where several factors are present may pose a greater risk. And the longer a person is exposed to one or more risks, the greater the possibility of having a problem with CTS. However, scientists believe that other factors, such as smoking, obesity, and caffeine may actually be more important in whether a person is more likely to end up having CTS.
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