Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm. The condition is caused when one of the major nerves to the hand — the median nerve — is compressed as it travels through a narrow passageway in the wrist called the carpal tunnel.
What Causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
- Repetitive motions (such as crocheting, typing, or any other movements that involve the use of the wrist and fingers over and over again).
- Certain medical conditions (such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, rheumatoid arthritis, and obesity)
- Pregnancy
- Prior injuries to the wrist
What are my treatment options?
- Drugs
- Corticosteroid Injections
- Surgery
- Physical Therapy*
What Are Some Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
- Burning, numbness, tingling, or pain in the fingers that may travel up the forearm
- A hard time working with small objects, like the buttons on your shirt.
- Difficulty making a fist
- Weakness in the hand
Pequa Physical Therapy and Aquatics can help with a gentle and natural approach to healing your Carpel Tunnel Syndrome.
