Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)

Symptoms

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the fingers or hands, particularly the thumb, index, middle, or ring fingers. Loss of sensation in the fingers and weakness in the hands can also occur.

Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by repetitive finger and hand use (especially with improper positioning). A nerve called the median nerve becomes compressed as it passes through the carpal tunnel, the narrow passageway of bones and ligaments on the underside of the wrist.

Conditions such as obesity, pregnancy, hypothyroidism, arthritis, and diabetes can also cause carpal tunnel syndrome.

Home remedies

• Physiotherapy
• Acupuncture : For carpal tunnel syndrome, acupuncture points are generally on the wrist, arm, thumb, and hands, as well as other parts of the body such as the upper back, neck, and leg.
• Acupressure points for carpal tunnel syndrome are typically on the wrists, forearms and hands.
• Astaxanthin is recommended to treat carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, muscle injury, gastrointestinal complaints and male infertility.
• Tuina : a combination of tuina and warm-needling (a form of acupuncture) may help treat carpal tunnel syndrome.
• Ice : Carpal tunnel syndrome is often caused by swelling, and ice helps reduce swelling naturally.
• vitamin B6 deficiency has been associated with carpal tunnel syndrome.
• Enzyme therapy : Enzyme supplements such as bromelain or combination enzyme products (e.g. Wobenzym) may help to reduce tissue swelling associated with carpal tunnel syndrome.
• Arnica : People who take homeopathic arnica tablets and arnica ointment had a significant reduction in pain after two weeks.
• Vitamin B12
• Palmitoylethanolamide restores balance in chronic pain and chronic inflammation
• Yoga can help to reduce symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.
• MSM is used for repairing joint troubles and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
• Chiropractic may help to reduce symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome and improve function.
• Feldenkrais is a form of movement re-education. People are taught individually or in group sessions how to move their bodies more efficiently to improve their co-ordination, reduce joint stress and muscle strain, and improve flexibility.
• Serrapeptase may help manage carpal tunnel syndrome, according to a small study published in The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India in 1999.
• Hellerwork is a form of bodywork that has three main components: 1) deep tissue work - treatment usually begins with work on the soft tissues around the forearm and wrist.2) education about correct posture and movement, ergonomic assessment of the workstation (e.g. chair too low, monitor too high) 3) dialogue to address emotions that lock muscles into "holding patterns" and affect breathing.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.