29/10/2024
Do you suffer from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ? 😰🤚
🔴Symptoms: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) typically presents as numbness, tingling, and pain in the thumb, index, middle, and part of the ring fingers. Patients may experience weakness in the hand, making it difficult to grip objects or perform tasks that require fine motor skills. Symptoms often worsen at night and can lead to chronic discomfort.
It is most commonly diagnosed in individuals who work in Construction/manufacturing, beauty, food service and computer-based jobs: but is also seen in musicians! 🎼
🔴Causes: CTS occurs when the median nerve, which runs through the carpal tunnel in the wrist, becomes compressed. Common causes include repetitive wrist movements (often seen in typing or assembly work), wrist injuries, conditions like diabetes and arthritis, and factors such as obesity and pregnancy.
Sports therapy can effectively treat carpal tunnel syndrome through a combination of techniques. Therapists may employ:
🟢Manual Therapy: Hands-on techniques to relieve tension in the wrist and hand muscles.
Strengthening Exercises: Targeted exercises to improve the strength and flexibility of the wrist and hand.
🟢Ergonomic Assessment: Advice on posture and equipment adjustments to reduce strain on the wrist during activities.
🟢Modalities: Use of ice, heat, or ultrasound to manage pain and inflammation.
By addressing the underlying issues and improving function, sports therapy can help alleviate symptoms and promote recovery.
To discuss treatment and for bookings, get in touch through the clinic website:
Www.martinallandasportstherapy.co.uk
