What is carpal tunnel syndrome?
The carpal tunnel sits on the inner side of the wrist and forms a passage for the nerves and tendons running from the forearm into the hand. If swelling develops inside the carpal tunnel, for example from a lot of typing or using heavy vibrating tools, the median nerve becomes compressed. This causes specific symptoms, and we then call it carpal tunnel syndrome.
The symptoms are:
- Pain, tingling or a numb feeling in your thumb, fingers and/or palm
- Loss of strength in your hands
You can ease the symptoms a little by moving your hands at intervals without overloading them. Even so, it is well worth seeing a chiropractor so the underlying cause can be addressed. Read what to expect at your first visit or explore all of our treatments.
