Massage Therapist Fails to Prove Compensability of Carpal Tunnel, Trigger Fingers

The Illinois Appellate Court upheld the denial of a massage therapist’s claim for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger fingers. Case: Williams v. IWCC (Terminal Gateway Spa), No. 1-24-2111WC, 11/07/2025, unpublished. Facts: Onree Williams worked for the Terminal Getaway Spa as a massage therapist. His hours varied, depending on how many customers came in, but typically, he worked seven hours a day, five days a week. He gave eight to 20 massages a day. The duration of a massage ranged from ten minutes to ninety minutes. After about six months on the job, Williams claims his han...