Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Break free from the grip of carpal tunnel syndrome. 

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Have you noticed pain or tingling in your hand or fingers when you try to type? You may find that the pain worsens at night, possibly affecting your sleep. Whether it’s affecting your work, sleep, or any other part of your daily life, carpal tunnel syndrome may be the cause.

It’s not uncommon to feel frustrated or overwhelmed when dealing with carpal tunnel syndrome. Thankfully, there are treatment options available that may assist you in managing carpal tunnel syndrome so that you can get your movement back on track.

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What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Carpal tunnel syndrome affects the wrist, hand, and fingers. This occurs when there’s pressure placed on the median nerve, which runs through an opening underneath the wrist called the carpal tunnel.  The carpal tunnel serves as a pathway for the median nerve and the tendons that help with finger and thumb movement. The median nerve provides sensation to the underside of the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and half of the ring finger. It also controls the movement of the muscles at the base of the thumb, allowing for essential hand functions like gripping, pinching, and fine motor coordination.  Ultimately, carpal tunnel syndrome may be uncomfortable and frustrating with its ability to impact your daily activities. However, with early recognition and management, it may be possible to find relief.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms

Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include:

  • Wrist pain
  • Numbness, most often felt in the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and ring finger
  • Tingling, or ‘pins and needles’
  • Burning pain
  • Pain that worsens at night
  • Hand or thumb weakness
  • Difficulty grasping objects
  • Pain that radiates up the arm
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatments

Treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome typically involves physiotherapy. Education, such as ergonomic advice, is also a large part of the treatment process, as it’s important to avoid activities that may worsen the pain or increase symptoms.

Surgery is only considered an option if conservative management, such as physiotherapy techniques, doesn’t show an improvement.

Physiotherapy for carpal tunnel syndrome, or hand therapy, may involve:

  • Splinting
  • Bracing
  • Tendon gliding exercises
  • Nerve gliding
  • Compression gloves and other swelling management techniques

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Your Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questions Answered

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Founded by two passionate physiotherapists, the team at Ace Allied Health is dedicated to helping people to feel their best.

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Along with physiotherapy, Ace Allied Health also offers sports physiotherapy, exercise physiology, clinical Pilates , and more.

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From Pain to Progress

Whether carpal tunnel syndrome keeps you from working in the garden or on your novel, the pain and discomfort don’t have to stay constant. With assistance from our team at Ace Allied Health, your carpal tunnel syndrome may become an issue of the past sooner than you think! To find out more, book an appointment with us today.

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