The carpal tunnel is a small space in your wrist surrounded by bones and ligaments. Inside it runs the median nerve, which controls sensation and movement in the thumb and first three fingers (excluding the pinky), along with flexor tendons that bend your fingers.
By definition, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that affects the hand and wrist, caused by compression of the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel.
Its way too common in the indian household among women, wringing of clothes movement, typing work-but very repetitive and tedious.. A lot of diabetics and those with rheumatoid arthritis also develop CTS.
Very light tingling, numbness and hand weakness, severe pain that radiates up the arm, are symptoms of this syndrome.
Shed some light on the lifestyle difficulties it brings up… How can they be managed??
Carpal Tunnel can make simple tasks like buttoning a shirt or holding a spoon painful and frustrating. Managing it involves wrist splints, ergonomic changes, and gentle stretches to reduce strain and nerve pressure.
Carpal tunnel causes difficulties in day to day simple tasks such as holding a phone , typing and even buttoning a shirt.
It is managed by giving rest to hands, using wrist splints and sometimes surgery to release the pressure in prolonged pain.
Yes exactly. Physical Therapy works best if not then the last option is Surgical Treatment.
Among the importance of Physiotherapy our main approach is pain relief, stretching & strengthening also ergonomic changes. Even if there’s no result, we have the option of pain killer injection and lastly is the surgical procedure.
Carpal tunnel syndrome can significantly disrupt day-to-day activities.These symptoms tend to worsen with repetitive wrist movements, prolonged screen use, or at night-leading to disturbed sleep and reduced work efficiency. Managing carpal tunnel syndrome begins with activity modification—taking frequent breaks, correcting wrist posture, and avoiding sustained flexion or extension—along with night-time wrist splinting to keep the wrist in a neutral position. Gentle stretching and nerve-gliding exercises, short-term use of anti-inflammatory measures can help in mild to moderate cases. If symptoms persist, worsen, or are associated with hand weakness or muscle wasting, timely medical evaluation is essential!