Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment

Medicine may relieve swelling, inflammation and pain in the wrist or hand related to carpal tunnel syndrome. Reducing swelling in the wrist will relieve pressure on the median nerve in the carpal tunnel and relieve your symptoms. Medicine choices... Full Answer

To ease the discomfort if you have carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), immobilize your wrist with a splint when you can, including during sleep. Also, take anti-inflammatories, such as aspirin, and ice your wrist morning and night. If the problem... Full Answer

Perform the following steps to provide the energetic remedy for carpal tunnel or injuries caused by repetitive motions of the hand or arm: 1. Affected joint or area: Sweep alternately with light whitish-green and light whitish-blue for at least 5... Full Answer

Fortunately, unless people are continuing to stress the wrist with repetitive stress injuries (e.g., handling heavy equipment or doing very large amounts of typing), carpal tunnel syndrome can almost always be relieved without surgery. In almost all of... Full Answer

The risk and complication rates of open surgery are very low. Major problems such as nerve damage happen in fewer than 1 out of 100 surgeries (less than 1%). There is a small risk that the median nerve or other tissues may be damaged during surgery.... Full Answer

During open carpal tunnel release surgery, the transverse carpal ligament is cut, which releases pressure on the median nerve and relieves the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. An incision is made at the base of the palm of the hand. This allows the... Full Answer

The risk and complication rates for endoscopic surgery are very low. Major problems such as nerve damage happen in fewer than 1 out of 100 surgeries (less than 1%). Possible problems from endoscopic carpal release surgery include injury to nerves,... Full Answer

Endoscopic surgery uses a thin, flexible tube with a camera attached (endoscope). The endoscope is guided through a small incision in the wrist (single-portal technique) or at the wrist and palm (two-portal technique). The endoscope lets the doctor see... Full Answer

If you do develop symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, you can try some home treatments: When you go to bed at night, make a "nest" for yourself with pillows that tip you slightly to one side and support your arms at your sides but slightly elevated. If... Full Answer

Open carpal tunnel surgery cuts open the base of the palm and requires a longer recovery period than endoscopic surgery. Temporary nerve problems may be less likely with open surgery. But painful scar tissue may be more likely to develop after open... Full Answer