What Can I Do For My Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Question: What can I do for my carpal tunnel syndrome?

Answer: Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common hand conditions caused by compression of the median nerve as it travels through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. Symptoms can include pain, numbness, and tingling in the hands and fingers (mainly thumb, index, middle and ring fingers).

Surgery is one of the treatment options, but you can also work with a therapist on stretches and work adaptations to relieve pressure. Some of the most common stretches include wrist extension and flexion with opposite hand helping sustain stretch, median nerve gliding, tendon gliding, and hand squeezes with light ball.