Category: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common peripheral entrapment neuropathy. It’s the most common place to trap a nerve in the extremities (arms or legs). CTS affects 6-11% of adults in the general population, and it occurs in women more often than men. The cause is often difficult to determine. The most common reasons can include trauma, repetitive maneuvers,

For those who have carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), it’s no surprise that CTS is frequently most expressive during the night, often to the point of interrupting sleep and/or making it difficult to fall back to sleep. So why is that? Bed Time CTS Symptoms The primary reason for nighttime CTS symptoms has to do with the wrist, as it is

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common of the many “entrapment neuropathies”. Entrapment neuropathies can occur when the nerve pinches in the arms or legs. This is likely because we use our hands and fingers repetitively for long time frames at work and during many of our hobbies. In addition, the wrist is a very complicated joint. It’s not

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition where pressure applies to the median nerve as it passes through the wrist. When playing a musical instrument, the fast repetitive movements of the fingers can cause the tendons to rub together, creating friction. Especially when you are playing for hours at a time for several days in a row. This leads to

Wrist splints are often a beneficial form of CTS self-care. They can assist in relieving the pressure within the carpal tunnel by restricting wrist flexion and extension.  Since we cannot control the position of our wrist during sleep, the pressure on the nerve worsens the more it bends forwards or backward. Splints are most commonly used during sleep. There are

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs as the result of the median nerve being trapped or squeezed as it passes through the carpal tunnel. The carpal tunnel is located in the wrist. Nine flexor tendons with their covering or sheathes, blood vessels, and connective tissue also pass through the carpal tunnel. This creates a tight passageway between the forearm and hand.

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) results from the compression of the median nerve as it travels through the wrist. Classic symptoms associated with CTS include numbness, tingling, and weakness in the thumb, index, middle, and ring finger. In non-emergency situations, treatment guidelines recommend patients undergo conservative care before considering more invasive procedures, like surgery. This month’s article will look at the

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when the mobility of the median nerve is impeded as it passes through the wrist. Outside of emergency circumstances, clinical guidelines recommend that patients exhaust conservative options before consulting with a surgeon. The most common conservative treatments are splinting of the wrist, steroid injection, electrotherapy, and manual therapy. CTS Published Reviews Previously published reviews on

This discussion picks up from last month as we review the “nuts & bolts” of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). We left off at “CLINICAL PRESENTATION”… CLINICAL PRESENTATION (continued) Weakness in grip and pinch strength usually follows an initial loss of sensation in the second to fourth palm-side fingers. The intensity of weakness is more dependent on the amount of pressure