Hand or Wrist Pain Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and the Role of Physical Therapy in Avoiding Surgery
Feeling numbness and tingling in the fingers is a common complaint that many mistakenly attribute to a poor sleeping posture. However, when these symptoms appear regularly during daily activities—such as using a mobile phone, typing on computers, frequently seen in dentists, or frequent driving—they often indicate a medical issue known as "Carpal Tunnel Syndrome."
This syndrome occurs due to continuous pressure on the Median Nerve as it passes through the narrow passageway in the wrist (the carpal tunnel). This compression leads to symptoms including numbness, weakness in grip strength, and pain that may intensify during the night.
The Treatment Plan at Sumo Center: Sumo Center relies on providing comprehensive, evidence-based therapeutic solutions aimed at relieving pressure on the nerve and restoring the normal function of the hand without relying on temporary painkillers. These programs include:
• Nerve Gliding Techniques: Specialized exercises to facilitate the movement and gliding of the median nerve within the tunnel and relieve the tension on it. • Manual Therapy: To reduce muscle spasms around the wrist and increase the mobility space for the nerve. • Therapeutic Exercises and Functional Rehabilitation: Customized programs to strengthen the hand and forearm muscles and adjust daily working postures to prevent reinjury.
Scientific Evidence: Recent medical studies and research confirm that early intervention through intensive physical therapy and nerve gliding exercises is a highly effective primary option. It significantly contributes to reducing symptoms and improving the quality of life, sparing patients in many cases from resorting to surgery.
Study link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7117610/
