What are the non-surgical treatment options for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Carpal Tunnel

What are the symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

What are the non-surgical treatment options for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

What are the surgical treatment options for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Recovery After Surgery

Since Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can be caused by other underlying disorders (like coexistent cervical radiculopathy, arthritis and polyneuropathy), it would be best to treat those to remove the problem and prevent recurrence.

One easy way to help relieve symptoms and prevent the disorder would be stretching the wrist and hand muscles, but it is important to stretch properly. Use slow and decisive movements and hold every position. It is important to stretch regularly to relieve the pressures in the carpal tunnel.

A wrist splint or brace also helps relieve stress on the tunnel by relieving pressures caused by structural problems. It eliminates wrist flexion and can be used at night to help sufferers sleep. It can also be worn when doing activities that put stress on the wrists, like repetitive computer movements or manual labor.

Using corticosteroid injections can also be made on the hand to provide temporary relief. This would reduce swelling and treat symptoms while lifestyle changes are made.

Over the counter anti-inflammatory drugs like naproxen, ibuprofen, and aspirin can help control symptoms. Oral steroids can help as well, but may cause side effects such as worsening asthma. Methylcobalamin can be an effective treatment as well. Ultrasound treatments, physiotherapy and occupational therapy helps as well.

Other non-surgical treatment options for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome include splinting, nerve gliding exercises, carpal bone mobilization, magnetic therapy and yoga. Changes can also be made in occupational and work habits to allow the swelling to go down in mild cases. This can include changing the layout of your work area, changing jobs, and using hotkeys to minimize wrist movement when typing.