John is a web designer who uses a mouse and keyboard for long hours daily. Lately, he has been experiencing numbness and tingling in his left index and middle fingers. John has attempted to alleviate his symptoms by adjusting his work posture and doing hand exercises—but to no avail.
What could be the potential cause of John’s condition, and what health implications can hand numbness indicate?
Every adverse symptom of the body can be seen as a messenger—rather than a foe. The body exhibits symptoms to signal that health issues require attention or treatment. By blindly using medication to mask symptoms or hastily opting for surgery when there are options for treating the underlying health issues, we may fall into the trap of modern medical industrialization….