Targeting Carpal Tunnel Pain Without Surgery
Do you have pain in your wrist and hands? Do you tend to feel numbness and tingling in your hand(s)? You may be suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome. At Trilogy Physical Therapy, our physical therapists understand what it takes to help you get rid of carpal tunnel syndrome once and for all.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that can cause tingling and numbness in your fingers or hand. Usually, the symptoms are felt in the thumb and index fingers or middle or ring fingers. For some, the condition will progress and lead to weakness in the hand and cause people to drop items.
Unfortunately, many people think the only way to correct this condition is surgery. The good news is that physical therapy has been proven to be just as successful without the side effects.
What causes carpal tunnel syndrome? Your carpal tunnel is a narrow channel located on your wrist just under the palm. It protects the median nerve, as well as the tendons you use to
bend your fingers. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) results from too much pressure on the median nerve. Sometimes, thickening from irritated tendons or other swelling causes the tunnel to narrow and compresses the median nerve. The result is typically numbness, weakness, or pain in the hand and wrist. As the condition progresses, it can lead to pain in the forearm.
When excessive pressure is put on the median nerve, it causes crowding and irritation of the carpal tunnel, making it difficult to do its job. This, eventually, is what leads to carpal tunnel
syndrome. Essentially, any excessive fingers, wrists, hands, or forearms can cause carpal tunnel syndrome.
How physical therapy can help. Manual therapy techniques speed up the results and have no side effects, and allow you to return to work and recreational pursuits faster. Physical therapy takes a broad view of the condition and addresses all the factors associated with carpal tunnel syndrome. In addition to pain relief, physical therapy also addresses any restrictions in the tissue surrounding the carpal tunnel and strengthens the muscles throughout the entire upper extremity.
Physical therapy is a safer, healthier, and more comfortable option for those experiencing carpal tunnel syndrome. Your physical therapist will create a targeted, individualized care plan to promote accelerated recovery and future injury prevention. We will guide you through a series of exercises designed to help the pain and weakness and return to your pre-injury abilities. We will start with pain management and restoring mobility to the injured area. Next, we will focus on progressing your strength and restoring your function.
Call one of our offices today to schedule your initial consultation and get started on your journey toward better health, pain relief, and overall satisfaction!
