Light at the End of the Carpal Tunnel

Course overview

Upper extremity strain is very common in people who engage in repetitive movements, extreme positions or forceful activities involving the hand and wrist. Pacing activities, using ice and rest and modifying work will be enough to decrease stress on the affected parts. But in some cases, damage outstrips the ability to heal and debilitating symptoms can result. With carpal tunnel syndrome, repeated compression, friction, or vibration at the wrist may cause increased pressure within the carpal tunnel. Median nerve injury can result and pain, tingling, numbness, incoordination, weakness, and/or muscular atrophy of the hand.