What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Can a carpal tunnel splint or capral tunnel brace help?
Carpal tunnel is also called Median Nerve Dysfunction or Median Nerve Entrapment. It happens when pressure is applied to the median nerve. The median nerve provides sensation and movement to the parts of the hand, wrist, and fingers.
Common symptons are:
- Weakness in the hands
- A weak grip
- Problems with finger coordination
- Wrist pain
- Numbness or tingling in the plam
- Numbness or tingling in the thumb and fingers closest to the thumb
Though medications, surgeries, and injections can be used to treat carpal tunnel one of the best options is to wear a wrist splint or wrist brace while you sleep. Medications and injections present with side effects, wrist braces do not.
A wrist splint will position your wrist in a manner that will relieve pressure on the Median Nerve. It may take several weeks to achieve complete pain relief but wrist braces are a safe, proven, and inexpensive solution. Ask your dotor if a wrist splint is the right treatment option for you.
