NINDS-funded scientists are studying the factors that lead to long-lasting nerve pain disorders, and how the affected nerves are related to symptoms of numbness, loss of function, and pain. Researchers also are examining biomechanical stresses that contribute to the nerve damage responsible for symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome in order to better understand, treat, and prevent it. Other NIH research will evalute the effects of acupuncture and other therapies in tailoring individual tretment programs. 

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome