4 Non-Surgical Treatment Options for Carpal-Tunnel Syndrome
Your hand has several tendons and a nerve called the median nerve that run through a small tunnel in your wrist called the carpal tunnel. The carpal tunnel can become inflamed, and this inflammation results in pressure on the median nerve that causes severe pain, numbness, and tingling. Surgery is a common treatment for carpal-tunnel syndrome, but it's best to avoid surgery when you can. Here are some effective treatments that you can try before going under the knife.