RESOLVING CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME – PART 2

In part two, I will discuss recommended manual therapy options and supporting exercises. I will provide you with video demonstrations about recommended treatments and exercises that we often provide, to our patients, and review the pros/cons of splints and taping.

If the case of CTS is not severe (no muscle atrophy, or significant sensory impairment) then conservative management (manual therapy) should be the first line of treatment. That being said, surgery should not be rule-out if functional changes are not achieved within a reasonable period time.

Fortunately, we have found that most cases of CTS do respond WELL to combinations of nerve mobilizing treatments and nerve gliding exercises. Click here to read the full article!