Before Surgery – Non-Surgical Treatments for Carpal Tunnel

Carpel tunnel surgery can be an effective way to treat this common condition, but before resorting to surgery, the hand therapists in Las Cruces at Del Valle Physical Therapy & Hand Therapy believe in trying non-surgical options first. Thankfully, there are a number of options to treat carpal tunnel without surgery. Here is a closer look at the ones we recommend.

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy can teach a patient how to use their hand and wrist in a way that is less likely to irritate the carpal tunnel nerves. Daily movements and stretches, when done under the watchful eye and guidance of a physical therapist, can have a lasting impact on your hand’s health.

Braces and Splints

Wearing a brace or splint can relieve symptoms of carpal tunnel, especially if it flares at night. These keep your wrist in a natural position that reduces pressure on the nerves.

Steroid Injections

Injecting steroids locally in the carpal tunnel area may be sufficient to reduce the inflammation that causes the condition. This treatment should only happen a few times before alternatives are explored, but it can be quite effective at treating the condition.

Medication

The inflammation around the hand nerves that leads to carpal tunnel syndrome sometimes goes down with the use of NSAIDs. You may need prescription-strength or over-the-counter, depending on the severity of your condition, but this treatment can provide relief.

Explore Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome with Our Las Cruces Therapists

Carpal tunnel can be a debilitating condition, but help is available. Our Las Cruces carpal tunnel treatment starts with non-surgical options, then moves to surgery only if necessary. Reach out today to discuss treatment with our team.