Stretches

Carpal Tunnel Stretches

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Carpal tunnel syndrome is pressure on the median nerve where it passes through the wrist, and it causes numbness, tingling or weakness in the hand. Stretching can feel good, but it isn't a proven treatment, so start with the note below on when to get checked. The page has one filmed wrist stretch and guided routines.

When to see a clinician. Numbness, tingling or weakness in the hand can come from the carpal tunnel or from the neck, and it is worth getting assessed. See a doctor or hand therapist if symptoms wake you at night, last more than a couple of weeks, or come with weakness or dropping things. Stop any stretch that increases tingling.

Carpal tunnel stretches with video

This is the movement from the MoveWell library for this area. Each page has a demo, numbered steps, the muscles worked and common mistakes.

Wrist Complex Stretch demonstrationWrist Complex Stretch20 to 30 seconds per position.

MoveWell has filmed one movement for this area so far. More are coming.

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