Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that occurs when the median nerve, which runs from your forearm into the palm of your hand, becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway in your wrist made up of bones and ligaments, and when it becomes inflamed or swollen, it can compress the median nerve, leading to symptoms.
Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome may include:
Physiotherapists may prescribe wrist splints or braces to keep the wrist in a neutral position, relieving pressure on the median nerve and reducing symptoms.
Hands-on techniques such as massage, mobilisations, and stretching exercises can help reduce inflammation, improve flexibility, and alleviate symptoms.
Specific exercises targeting the muscles and tendons of the hand, wrist, and forearm can help improve strength, flexibility, and coordination, reducing pressure on the median nerve.
These exercises aim to gently stretch and mobilise the median nerve, helping to alleviate compression and improve nerve function.
Physiotherapists can provide advice on proper posture and ergonomic modifications to reduce strain on the wrists and hands during daily activities, work tasks, and recreational activities.
Therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and cold therapy may be used to reduce pain and inflammation in the wrist and hand.
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