Physical Therapy for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway surrounded by bones and ligaments on the palm side of the hand. When the median nerve is compressed, symptoms can include numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand and arm.

Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

• Numbness, particularly at night  
• A feeling the fingers are useless or swollen
• A tingling sensation or pain in the fingers

As symptoms worsen, people might feel:

• Tingling during the day, especially with certain activities such as talking on the phone, reading a book or newspaper, or driving

• Mild to severe pain, sometimes worse at night 
• Some loss of movement in the hand

• Hand weakness may make it difficult to grasp small objects or perform other manual tasks

Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

• Diabetes
• Thyroid dysfunction
• Fluid retention from pregnancy or menopause
• High blood pressure
• Autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis
• Fractures or trauma to the wrist

Your Physical therapist can recommend something called “gliding” exercises. These focus on nerves and tendons. The goal is to help reduce pain and increase mobility.Your therapist might also suggest a brace. You’ll wear this at night to keep your wrist straight, and you might wear it during the day, when you’re doing activities that may worsen your symptoms.

At Reddy Care Physical and Occupational Therapy, we can get you set up with the right therapist for you. Call today to schedule a consultation!

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Written by:

Dr. Vinod Somareddy, PT, DPT

President

Reddy Care Physical Therapy

Reddy Care Occupational Therapy

Reddy Care Aquatic Therapy

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Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy is an outstanding specialty service providing exceptional care and state-of-the-art treatments for the residents of Farmingdale and Great Neck, New York. The combination of innovative exercise programs, manual therapy, and technology together with the expertise of every member of the team enables Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy to provide services that ensure superior clinical outcomes and consistently high patient satisfaction.