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Carpal tunnel syndrome
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 find the specific cause of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Fascia treatment at FasciaClinics can be very successful in getting the flow going in the tissues and reducing the pressure in the wrist so that the nerve is no longer irritated.
What is carpal tunnel syndrome?
The carpal joint, consists of several small bones and between them a narrow channel, the carpal tunnel, is formed. Over this channel lies a strong ligament, the transverse carpal ligament. In the channel, tendons from the muscles of the forearm to the fingers, blood vessels and a large nerve, the median nerve, run. The median nerve registers sensation from the inside of the hand, thumb, index finger, middle finger and the side of the ring finger towards the middle finger. It also controls some of the motor function of the thumb. In carpal tunnel syndrome, the nerve has become pinched and irritated when the channel has become cramped.
People with diabetes are more likely to suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome, and it is also more common in women.
Carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms?
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 pain in the wrist and especially the thumb muscles can be weakened so that you become fumbling and lose coordination. It can be especially difficult with thumb and index finger grips.
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, monotonous work, so that the tissue has become irritated and inflamed. This has resulted in the median nerve becoming
When and where should I seek treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is not dangerous but can be troublesome. Fascia treatment at FasciaClinics 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 gives similar benefits as with carpal tunnel syndrome massage.
Body strain and asymmetries are analyzed and treated so that the problems usually disappear in the long term.
How to treat carpal tunnel syndrome?
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
What are the best aids for carpal tunnel syndrome?
A support splint can provide relief, especially at night, so that the wrist does not bend, putting more pressure on the nerve.
Can carpal tunnel syndrome cause pain in the thumb?
Yes, the musculature of the base of the thumb is affected and can cause muscle weakness and pain in the thumb
Does massage help with carpal tunnel syndrome?
It can relieve and increase the flow to reduce pressure on the nerve.
Can carpal tunnel syndrome be operated on?
Yes, but surgery is always a risk and should only be done as a last resort when all else has been tried without success
Can you exercise away carpal tunnel syndrome?
Exercise can potentially reduce strain and improve movement in the body, depending on the cause and how pinched the nerve is.
