Carpal Tunnel Syndrome : Symptoms, Causes, Treatment By Wrist Braces

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What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when you experience tingling, pain, or numbness in your hand or forearm—usually when the wrist is pinched or pinched. In medical terms, carpal tunnel syndrome occurs due to compression or pressure on the median nerve, which connects from the forearm to the wrist. For this reason, carpal tunnel syndrome is also known as median nerve compression.
Some of the most prominent symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome are:


• Tingling, pain, or numbness in the first three fingers or thumb of the arm
• Wrist pain – occurs at night and interferes with sleep.
• Burning or pain from palm to arm
• Feeling of weakness in hand muscles

What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

What causes carpal tunnel syndrome?

The leading cause of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is excessive pressure or pain on the wrist-later; the inflammation causes swelling. The other causes of CTS are:

The main cause of carpal tunnel syndrome is excess pressure or pain in the back of the wrist; inflammation causes swelling. Other reasons for CTS are:
• Thyroid disinfection
• diabetes
• Fluid retention due to menopause or pregnancy
• Wrist trauma or fracture
• high blood pressure
• Any autoimmune disease-like disease; like rheumatoid

What is the best treatment, and how to reverse carpal tunnel syndrome?

Non-Surgical Treatment:It is crucial to treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome as early as the symptoms start. The best and easy non-surgical treatments for CTS are;


• Wrist splinting
• Pain killers or anti-inflammatory drugs
• Take small breaks from repetitive tasks
• Keep your arms warm; it will help in pain and stiffness
• You can do quick stretch-out exercises.


Surgical Treatment
You must visit a specialist if other treatments are not working and CTS worsens. Usually, surgery-Surgical Decompression is the best option for CTS, and your specialist will tell if it’s right for you or not.
In the surgery, first, an injection is given to numb the wrist. Then the surgeon makes a small cut within your hand- now, the carpal tunnel inside the wrist is cut, and it will not can any pressure or damage to the nerve. After the surgery, your wrist usually takes a month to heal properly.
Some home remedies help in reversing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome naturally, and they are:


• Rest the affected wrist and arms for at least two weeks
• Do not hold objects for too long
• Do not sleep on the side of the affected hand, and do not bend the hand while resting.
• Gently massage the wrist, palm, and hand
• Wear an ice pack to reduce the pain and swelling

How do I know if I have carpal tunnel syndrome?

You should visit and consult a doctor immediately if you develop any Carpal Tunnel Syndrome symptoms, which cause pain in your wrist and hand and cause your ability to work. Some of the CTS symptoms are:

•      Tingling, pain, or numbness in the first three fingers or thumb of your arm

•      Wrist pain usually occurs at night, causing difficulty in sleeping

•      Burning or pain from palm to arm

•      Feeling weakness in the muscles of hands

What is the best brace for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

There are many braces available for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Some well-known companies are selling the best brace for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. The mount for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome includes the best overall, best wrist support, best for typing, best for sleep, etc. The braces are readily available in medical clinics and pharmacies.

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•      Tingling, pain, or numbness in the first three fingers or thumb of your arm

•      Wrist pain usually occurs at night, causing difficulty in sleeping

•      Burning or pain from palm to arm

•      Feeling weakness in the muscles of hands

Carpal tunnel syndrome - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment & pathology

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If Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is not treated correctly or on time, it can cause weakness, severe pain in the affected wrist and palm, permanent nerve damage, or lack of coordination.

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