Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when there is pressure on the median nerve in the wrist.
Risk factors:
- Repetitive hand movements.
- Injuries to the wrist.
- Infections.
- Rheumatoid arthritis.
- Hormonal changes, menopause.
- Inflammation of the surrounding structures of the joint.
Symptoms:
- Numbness of the hand.
- Pain in the wrist area that can spread to the hand and forearm.
- A burning sensation.
- Decreased strength of the muscles of the hand.
- Reduced mobility of the hand.
- Sensory changes in the hand.
- Sudden dropping of an object from the hand.
Diagnosis
Testing for carpal tunnel is carried out through a neurodynamics test, specifically testing the mobility of the median nerve.
Treatment
As part of the treatment, we focus on stretching exercises, hand mobility exercises, nerve flossing exercises and hand and forearm muscle strength exercises. You can do all these exercises yourself at home, so come and learn how to dose them according to your symptoms and how to apply progression over time.
