Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by swelling of the tissues in the carpal tunnel, causing it to become narrow and pinch the median nerve.
It is often difficult to identify the specific cause of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Fascia treatment at Fascia Clinics can be very successful in getting the flow going and reducing the pressure in the wrist so that the nerve is no longer irritated.
What is carpal tunnel syndrome?
The carpal joint is made up of several small bones, and between them is a narrow channel called the carpal tunnel. Over this canal lies a strong ligament, the transverse carpal ligament. The canal contains tendons from the muscles of the forearm to the fingers, blood vessels and a large nerve, the median nerve. The median nerve registers sensation from the inner hand, thumb, index finger, middle finger and the side of the ring finger towards the middle finger. It also controls part of the motor function of the thumb. In carpal tunnel syndrome, the nerve has become pinched and irritated when the canal becomes narrow.
People with diabetes are more likely to suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome, and it is also more common in women.
Carpal tunnel syndrome symptom?
When the median nerve is pinched, it results in numbness and tingling in the hand and fingers. You may lose feeling in the fingers that the nerve goes to, thumb, index finger, middle finger and the side of the ring finger (towards the middle finger). The problems tend to get worse at night and you should try not to bend your wrist when you sleep, in which case you can use a support splint. You can also get
What causes carpal tunnel syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by swelling of the tissues in the carpal tunnel, resulting in tightness and entrapment of the median nerve. The swelling of the tissue, the fascia, in the wrist may be due to inflammation caused by overexertion, an injury or possibly rheumatic disease. Repeated, unilateral movements over a long period of time can result in overexertion, which increases the viscosity of the fascia and puts more pressure on the median nerve. It can also be due to imbalance and uneven loading from the neck, shoulders, shoulder and further into the arm, so that the chain of motion does not work, which can irritate the nerve.
Why do I have carpal tunnel syndrome?
It is often difficult to find the specific cause of carpal tunnel syndrome. One likely cause is overexertion of the wrist, repetitive work, so that the tissue becomes irritated and inflamed. This has resulted in the median nerve being pinched.
When and where should I seek treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is not dangerous but can be troublesome. Fascia treatment at Fasciclinics can give very good results by getting the flow going and reducing the pressure in the wrist so that the nerve is no longer irritated, the treatment provides similar benefits to carpal tunnel syndrome massage.
Body strain and asymmetries are analyzed and treated so that the problems usually disappear in the long term.
How is carpal tunnel syndrome treated?
Carpal tunnel syndrome exercises?
Take regular breaks and vary your working position. Relaxation exercises, lie on your back with your legs on a stool. Bend at 90° at the hips and knees, stretch your arms out to the sides with your palms facing the ceiling. Lie like this and breathe deeply for 10 minutes.
Stretch your chest muscles, hold your arm against a doorpost, elbow at 90°, and push your body forward to tighten your chest muscles. Stretch for up to one minute, repeat a few times.
Stretch your whole body. Stretch your arms up towards the ceiling with your palms facing upwards and stretch your head up towards the ceiling. Stand and stretch like this for one minute.
Carpal tunnel syndrome frequently asked questions
A support splint can provide relief, especially at night, so that the wrist does not bend, putting more pressure on the nerve.
Yes, the musculature of the base of the thumb is affected and can cause muscle weakness and pain in the thumb
It can relieve and increase the flow to reduce pressure on the nerve.
Yes, but surgery is always a risk and should only be done as a last resort when all else has been tried without success
Exercise can potentially reduce strain and improve movement in the body, depending on the cause and how pinched the nerve is.