Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is irritation or compression of the median nerve as it runs through a ligament in your palm. Usually this irritation occurs due to inflammation in the passage where your nerve runs known as the carpal tunnel.
The cause of the inflammation in this passage can vary widely but includes:
Symptoms below usually appear gradually and worsen over time without treatment.
A good history of the presentation of your hand and wrist pain is important in the diagnosis of carpal tunnel. A physio can also perform several tests that may provoke your symptoms indicating carpal tunnel is present.
Treatment will involve looking at the cause of your condition and modifying your activities to reduce the stress placed in this area. A night splint may also be prescribed to reduce the prolonged wrist bending that may be occurring when you sleep. A combination of strength training, stretches and some hands on treatment is effective in reducing the irritation of the median nerve and thus the pain being experienced.
If this sounds like something that you may be experiencing, give the clinic a call and we can help you get back on track and moving pain free.
STC has adapted to the COVID-19 crisis:
For those that do not need hands-on treatment or are in the vulnerable person category, we are now offering online physiotherapy and online classes, which are claimable via your health fund rebates.
We are still offering face to face physiotherapy services for those with significant musculoskeletal pain or post-surgical rehabilitation, this may change if the crisis escalates.
We are offering several classes online including Pilates and Mums & Bubs post/antenatal rehabilitation. We’re able to facilitate varied online classes, so if you’re more comfortable with conducting your rehab from home, let us know and we’ll arrange to have you dialled in online to a class.
