Best Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment In Delhi NCR.
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition that occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm to the hand, becomes compressed or squeezed as it passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway made up of bones and ligaments, located on the palm side of the wrist.
Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Early symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include:-
- Pain
- Numbness,
- Symptoms typically present, with some variability
- In the thumb
- Index finger
- Middle finger
The radial half (thumb side) of the ring finger
- Pain also can radiate up the affected arm.
- With further progression——> hand weakness ——-> decreased fine motor coordination ——-> clumsiness —-> then atrophy can occur.
Physiotherapy Treatment
Manual therapy techniques include mobilisation of
- Soft tissue
- Carpal bone
- Median nerve
Other modalities include
- Ultrasound and
- Electromagnetic field therapy
- Splints
- Wearing a resting splint can help prevent the symptoms occurring at night or a working splint can be useful if your symptoms are brought on by particular activities.
Rehabilitation
A foam roller may be an OK option if you have mild tightness in your IT band area.
Before you foam roll your IT band, roll out your glutes, hips, and quadriceps. Then do your hamstrings and calves.
Here are a few tips for using a foam roller correctly:
Before you foam roll your IT band, roll out your glutes, hips, and quadriceps. Then do your hamstrings and calves.
Here are a few tips for using a foam roller correctly:
- Use gentle pressure.
- Choose a soft-surface foam roller.
- Use your other body parts to support your body weight.
- Go slowly.
- Roll over a small area at one time.
- Use a mat for cushioning.
- Avoid any areas that don’t roll smoothly.