3 Tips to Deal with Carpal Tunnel in New Jersey

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About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CPS) affects between 4 and 10 million Americans per year. A frequent cause of sick leave, it affects the median nerve, which controls sensations to the palm and fingers. The condition manifests itself in the form of shooting pain which becomes debilitating and ultimately limits movement in the hand.

Symptomatology

Symptoms of CTS develop gradually and present in the wrist and hand. They include:

• Tingling
• Burning
• Numbness
• Weakness
• Pain or discomfort

👉 Learn more: Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

3 Tips to Deal with Carpal Tunnel in New Jersey

If you feel early signs of carpal tunnel syndrome, you might want to try these at home while you wait for your appointment with your healthcare provider.

1. Stretch

1a. Stretch and Tense

Place your hand, palm-down on a surface. With your other hand, lift your fingers upward one at a time. Hold for some seconds. Once you’ve gone through all 5, close your hand into a fist and hold for 5 seconds. Repeat 5 times.

1b. Prayer Stretch

Put your hands together in a prayer position in front of your chest. Lower your palms to your waist—you should feel a moderate stretch. Hold the position for up to 30 seconds and repeat up to four times.

2. Invest in Ergonomics

The right investment can save you a lot of money—and pain. Nowadays, ergonomics is applied to gadgets such as keyboards and the mouse. By using ergonomically designed devices, you can help reduce pain and delay the onset of carpal tunnel syndrome in New Jersey.

3. Dust Off the Squeeze Ball

Remember when squeeze balls were all the rage in the 90s? There was a reason behind it—they actually work. To increase strength and resistance in your hand and wrists, and therefore lower the risk of developing CTS, do the following:

• Squeeze a pair of balled-up socks or a soft rubber ball.
• Hold for 5 seconds.
• Repeat 10 times.
• Repeat up to 3 times a day.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatments in New Jersey

When all else fails, contact your healthcare professional for a consultation. At Genesis Orthopaedic and Spine, we offer treatment possibilities that help restore your comfort and mobility.

Bracing

A specialized brace or splint around the area might help relieve pain and reduce inflammation. By preventing you from flexing or extending your hand, it helps halt the onset and development of symptoms and regain movement.

Cortisone Injections

Cortisone injections might be a possibility if you have suffered for up to a year. Ultrasound imaging guides the doctor’s needle into your carpal tunnel and injects the drug, which relieves inflammation and the pressure from around your median nerve.

Find Carpal Tunnel Relief in New Jersey

At Genesis Orthopaedic and Spine, we’re committed to helping you reclaim the active, comfortable life you’ve been missing. Our compassionate team is ready to listen to your concerns, thoroughly evaluate your condition, and develop a treatment plan designed specifically for your carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms.

Your journey to healing starts with a simple phone call or click to request an appointment online at any of our convenient New Jersey locations in Middletown, Morristown, Ridgewood, Westfield, and West Orange.