Carpal tunnel syndrome, also called median nerve compression, is a condition that causes numbness, tingling, or weakness in your hand. Symptoms of carpal tunnel include:
Causes of carpal tunnel syndrome include:
At Vivacare Advanced Physiotherapy and Pain Clinic, our physiotherapists will assess the cause of your condition and advise you with an individualized treatment plan. The clinic provides the following therapies to bring you quick and long term relief:
To prevent recurrence of the problem you will be given an exercise regime which will include strengthening and stretching exercises for the muscles around the wrist.
Numbness or tingling that wakes you up at night, or hand weakness that makes you drop things, are signs it is time for an assessment rather than waiting it out — early treatment prevents the nerve compression from becoming a long-term problem.
No. Many mild to moderate cases improve well with splinting, activity modification and physiotherapy. Surgery is usually reserved for severe or unresponsive cases.
They can if the underlying triggers (posture, repetitive strain, an unmanaged medical condition) aren’t addressed, which is why we also cover ergonomic advice as part of your plan.
Yes — fluid retention during pregnancy commonly increases pressure in the carpal tunnel; symptoms often ease naturally after delivery, but physiotherapy can help manage discomfort in the meantime.
Many people find a neutral-position night splint helpful, since wrists tend to curl while sleeping; your physiotherapist can advise on fit and whether it suits your specific case.
Yes — heavy, fast, or awkward-angle typing increases strain on the tendons passing through the carpal tunnel, so technique and setup both matter alongside treatment.
