Carpal tunnel syndrome, commonly known as median nerve compression, is responsible for pain, numbness and tingling sensation in your hands. The median nerve goes through your wrist, called the carpal tunnel and ends in your arm. Since the median nerve controls the movement of all your fingers except pinky, any pressure on your median nerve will cause numbness, weakness and tingling in your hand. Contact your doctor as soon as possible for carpal tunnel treatment options.
Symptoms
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Feeling of numbness and weakness in your palm and thumb.
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Burning and tingling sensation in your fingers.
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Severe pain in your hands.
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Pain while gripping objects.
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Waking up from sleep with numbness and tingling in your hands.
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Tingling sensation sometimes runs all the way to your shoulder.
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Feeling of 'electric shock' in your fingers.
Causes
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Repetitive motions including typing and other wrist movements can cause carpal tunnel syndrome. It’s often found that people who spend hours behind a computer desk typing and doing other wrist work develop carpal tunnel syndrome.
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Some other medical problems including diabetes, arthritis and thyroid disorders increase the chance of carpal tunnel syndrome.
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A family history of this disease increases the chance of carpal tunnel syndrome.
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Injuries to the hand and wrists are also one of the most important causes of carpal tunnel syndrome.
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Repetitive gripping movements can put pressure on your median nerve.
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Since women have smaller carpal tunnel than male, they get carpal tunnel syndrome three times greater than men.
Treatment Options
Carpal tunnel treatment options are largely based on your conditions. Here are a few important tips to follow:
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When the repetitive motion is the cause of your pain, take small breaks during the working time.
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Stretching can help you reduce your pain. Nerve gliding exercise can also be helpful for your median nerve.
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Your doctor may recommend you to wear splints. This will keep your wrist away from moving frequently and put less pressure on your nerves.
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Surgery comes into play when all other treatment options fail to make an impact. An operation called carpal tunnel release helps you increase the size of your carpal tunnel.
When carpal tunnel syndrome makes life difficult, you need the right treatment options. Visit Neuroscience Specialists today to get the right carpal tunnel treatment option for you. Call us today to make an appointment.
**Disclaimer- Information presented here is not intended to be qualified medical advice. Nothing expressed herein creates a doctor-patient relationship.