What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Around your wrist, there is a ligament called the transverse carpal ligament that helps contain all the tendons and the nerve that pass through the tunnel. However, sometimes this tunnel can become smaller, compressing the nerve and causing carpal tunnel symptoms. 

What are the main causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

There are many causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, some include: 

  • Repetitive activities (typing, using a computer mouse, using tools, lifting weights)

  • Tightness in the forearm muscles due to compensation 

  • Diabetes 

  • Rheumatoid arthritis

  • Pregnancy (fluid retention can cause the wrists to become swollen, thus compressing the carpal tunnel) 

  • Obesity

  • Wrist fracture

What are the symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

  • Numbness or tingling into your thumb, index finger, and middle finger. 

  • Pain that starts in your wrist and spreads into your hand

  • Pain that spreads into the forearm 

  • Inability to bend your fingers or turn your wrist 

  • Grip strength weakness

How can I resolve my Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

The duration of pain can vary from person to person.  We will try our best to speed up your recovery process and get you back to doing the activities you love.  At the Active Relief Centre, we place an emphasis on assessment and finding out why you are experiencing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This allows us to be more specific with your treatment and provide you with rehabilitation exercises specific to your case. Contact one of our clinics today and make us a part of your road to recovery.