How to treat CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME at home (and when to get medical advice) | Doctor explains

[@Bubilue_]

I tried all three exercises and felt relief, thank-you doctor.

[@DoctorODonovan]

Wonderful!

[@laugustam]

Yoga has helped me a lot when carpal tunnel was very bad for a long time during and post pregnancy.

[@DoctorODonovan]

Thanks for sharing this! Did you find any of the positions tough due to strain on the wrist or were you generally ok ?

[@TungNguyen-xr3wq]

Does it help

[@mfw9518]

Hi Dr Donovan! Thanks for this video. Was just diagnosed with CT this week on my right hand. Forgot to mention to my GP is that my pinky on my left hand has started to feel some pain also.. more on the inner part, between the first and second joints.. is this also carpal tunnel? I am diabetic. Is this the cause of my hand conditions? Thanks in advance!

[@runescapeescape4102]

@@mfw9518 i am not a doctor but if you feel tingling/pain in your pinky similar to the pain you feel in your three other digits, and its on both hands, it might be due to diabetic neuropathy.

[@juhijohanabashir1462]

Can you please mention which yoga positions help you in treating the carpal tunnel syndrome

[@kathrynbrown3202]

ICE PACKS AND WHEN USING THE SPLINTS AT NIGHT STRAP THEM SUCKERS AS TIGHT AS U CAN HANDEL IT. ULL THANK ME LATER

[@williamdaskunk9666]

Thank you in advance, mine are on the way, I just want it to get better man :,(

[@brendahamilton2760]

Ive been doing it all wrong! HEAT instead of ice, wearing brace during the day, and no exercises, I will be doing it yout way now!!!

[@DL-rl9bd]

Hope you read this, Doctor. I had EMG/NCS tests done by a neurologist. It showed mildly increased latency in both median, and ulnar nerves. All other parameters were within normal range. I don’t experience the typical tingling, numbness, and pain. Most of my symptoms are motor related. My fingers feel stiff and rigid, almost arthritic. You know how it feels when you try to wiggle your fingers when they’ve been out in the cold? That’s how it feels, except I live in Florida. His report reads as a mild carpal tunnel syndrome, but I think it’s something different, because it doesn’t match up with the symptoms. Like I said, I don’t get the typical numbness, tingling, burning, pain, and it does not get worse at night. It seems strictly related to the motor neurons. EMG/NCS tests showed that I also have neuropathy in my lower legs and feet. Based upon that, and my clinical exam, the neurologist was convinced I had a genetic/hereditary type neuropathy, such as mild case of Charcot Marie tooth disease. I wonder if that’s true and if it’s affecting my hands. The genetic test for that came back negative for CMT. I do have the signature high arches with hammer toes.

[@josephturnbow985]

If you have carpool tunnel syndrome then just don't drive through tunnels while carpooling, it's as simple as that.😂😂

[@tubingtonite]

Great information going to try these exercises, the tingling is driving me nuts thanks.

[@wmtv5480]

Thanks Doc, very helpful tips and informative.❤

[@DoctorODonovan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@winburna852]

I've read online that heat treatment is better than cold.

[@ColleenBee]

Very excellent video! Informative for everything I wanted to know and more, in regards to my concerns.

[@DoctorODonovan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@justinr9784]

I just learned what this is and I'm sure I have it. I'll check with my doctor to confirm though. Mine comes from holding drink trays for hours on end at work.

[@annareneegunter6738]

Thank you, this information was very helpful.

[@SuperEaglesFX]

Hi doc, thanks for this info, I know i might not get a response from you but am just hopeful. its 4 weeks now, my wrist hurt so much (and worse at night) from excessive mouse/keyboard usage, now the question is, with this severe pains, how can one manage any kind of exercise? should i rest it to heal or should i struggle with some of the exercise? I will be very glad getting a response, thank you

[@omaralasali2062]

Thank you for the video. My pain cause is because of tattooing in a fixed position for a long period of time. I have facing numbness mostly morning especially in middle fingers. Thank you for the advise

[@DoctorODonovan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@robertaranda7707]

Thank you for the advice. Had the nerve conductor testing done and had the shots! The numbing returned . Will try your exercises. Hopefully I won’t need the shots or surgery.

[@XOKaylaCrosby]

Doctor or really anyone: Would you recommend the gloves have the Velcro you can tighten around the wrist? I’m in the worst pain I’ve ever had in my wrist and hand. My mom who has carpal tunnel keeps telling me that it’s got to be that. I sound just like her at this age. I can barely hold a cup and my knuckles are swelling now. Not terribly bad but enough that it’s causing the pain to be much more severe.

[@Sci-Fi_Fan296]

Thanks doc. Will try these next tips.

[@DoctorODonovan]

Best of luck!

[@raphasage]

This video is perfect at +0.25 speed. Thank you Doctor.

[@DoctorODonovan]

Thanks!

[@lag103]

I feel relieve alright, thanks

[@susans7091]

I hope these will help!

[@theohendricks7545]

can you do physical exercises like weight training and push-ups, when experiencing these symptoms? what are the do's and don'ts?

[@premkumarrajasekaran9094]

+1

[@RellshouldBsleep]

I need to know

[@mip33]

I don't recommend it, I try and alternate to things like forearm planks instead, etc.

[@djmarkanthonyspecialforces4983]

I’m a dj thanks for the video I have a lot of pain lately for work many hours at the same position and making the same movimenti

[@DoctorODonovan]

Glad I could help

[@Olly07]

Thank you! 29th August 2024 Came here after learning about jitter clicking from Hannah's VOD in Squid Craft Day 2 during the chasing tails game.

[@lmariebowen9749]

Thanks so much for sharing, it is much appreciated.

[@DoctorODonovan]

My pleasure!

[@RCdetails203]

I’m 35 years old, it first started in my left hand when I was like 16 a few years after having surgery to fix a broken scaphoid bone…but over time my right hand(my dominant hand) has gotten even worse then my left hand…I’ve had months and even years where it’s not as bad but always got worse in the summer cause I work for the parks department and lawn mowers, weed wackers, and most of all squeezing garbage pickers takes a major toll on it, I also detail cars on the side and squeezing the pressure washer and machine polishing makes it worse as well….it is effecting my quality of life and sleep more then ever, my mother also always had it and she had the surgery on both sides and says it was the best decision, I’m Thinking that may be my only hope but we are about to have a new born baby girl any day now so not a good time for surgery

[@mc5673]

Go steroid injection. Should be alright. After the injection buy yourself a grip strengthener and train every day so it won't come back.

[@JesusandMeJohnnyD]

My fingers start to go numb after about 2 minutes of writing. My pointer finger and thumb are the ones. I'm a commercial painter so I hold the trigger on a paint gun all day. Any recommendations?

[@sallygower1711]

A year down the line from the first symptoms, had one steroid injection, still getting worse, another appointment this month to investigate further but my job makes it worse so hoping I'll be offered surgery as it's unbearable now, treating it every day is getting in the way of living life.

[@sobekstephanie]

Thanks for sharing. This has been a big issue for me in the past with telework.

[@DoctorODonovan]

Glad it helped

[@josephturnbow985]

If you have carpool tunnel syndrome then just don't drive through tunnels while carpooling, it's as simple as that.😂😂

[@priyaavenu3143]

Your video s nice. I have one doubt. I m now 38th week of pregnancy. Suffering 3fingers numbness electric shock like feel and pain for 3days.. Is it CTS??

[@collinquinnlow9660]

Thanks for the tips 👍

[@DoctorODonovan]

It's a pleasure

[@meetagohil6850]

Thank you much for posting this very helpful video 🙏🏾 I have been wearing a wrist splint every night for 6 weeks and my symptoms are tingling in the hand and fingers. My question is: even though the tingling has improved do I need to seek further medical advice or continue to wear the splint until I start experiencing other symptoms ie weakness in hand?

[@josephturnbow985]

If you have carpool tunnel syndrome then just don't drive through tunnels while carpooling, it's as simple as that.😂😂

[@mindymitchell54]

I’m surprised you didn’t mention any strengthening exercises.

[@glenbard657]

I'm not seeing any links to wrist splints. You said in the video that you included links to wrist splints in the description of the video.

[@trollalert2995]

I got mine on Amazon . Works fine

[@zainulabideen9667]

Can i do Power lifting even as I do have mild CTS

[@RackTheMilesWelding]

Ironworkers get no breaks and I don't want surgery unless it's unavoidable

[@tiffanyh629]

Stretch breaks, heat/cold, brace. Practice healthy joint habits to avoid surgery. Get injections if needed. Get work note for rest/ compensation if numbness/weakness is present.

[@Rspsand07]

If it is literally only my middle finger (especially the tip, and left side on left hand, so side closest to ring finger) is it still most likely carpal tunnel? No stroke, no diabetes. Woke up with it so presumably slept on my hand. I'm in Ca so unfortunately seeing a doctor is like a 30 hour endeavour and I never have 30h free in a row.

[@eveningfairy2030]

I had the same symptoms and turned out it’s nerve pinched in my neck, not CTS :)

[@kishoreraja9139]

What happens if I continue my weight lifting and workouts with carpel tunnel syndrome?

[@NowinLao]

If those same symptoms are in the pinky, ring and part of the middle finger, it isn't Carpal Tunnel? Something else?

[@Qlint22]

Thank you.

[@tretmizz5656]

Thank you for this. The stretches helped relieve some pain.

[@DoctorODonovan]

Wonderful!

[@sairajuvy9216]

Yes I'm suffering

[@craignourie8853]

im so depressed i had this in my left hand for years my dad passed away now from work i have it in right hand thanks for sharing tips ill try some of theese wondering if the doctor can tell me is it possiable a steriods injection would help and is their any risks to the steriod shot ? thanks again for all the info

[@hansel2ss261]

Dont worry bro ur not the only one going through this, just keep at it stay up do it for ur father

[@Hydro_9293]

I don’t have that my wrists keep locking up

[@akshayak7636]

Actually im not having pain often, i will be having pain rarely. During doing planks or sudden pain while keeping palm down and trying to stand like give whole body load to the hand Symptoms - sometimes its like common pain sometimes a nerve jerk kind of pain Will this comes under carpel tunnel syndrome

[@samarthkulkarni9969]

I'm student uk I have to write continuously I can't stop so anything for that

[@MrScoobieman]

I don’t have any pain, but I have numbness in my thumb index and middle finger and a little bit in my ring finger is that still carpal tantrum syndrome?

[@shoaibkhan-xp5dv]

I have an carpal tunnel i did an test in the lab and dr sujest me surgery can u pls sujest me what to do if u want i can share my test result so u can sujest better thanks

[@thisguyslifeisroblox]

So, does this explain why I woke up 2 times last night screaming in pain and agony only able to lift up my hand?

[@rosieeye6812]

I swear the problem is in my neck but everything says carpel tunnel and I didn't goto medical school... But I do know my body and sometimes neck stretches help it so idk what to think honestly

[@sallywild7061]

Hi Rosie my pain also in my neck and arm predominantly. My symptoms are intense burning in neck area and all down arm, with only occasional pain in wrist. Am 2 weeks into a steroid injection have got some relief, but by no means totally. Nights are a living hell! 8 months down the line on waiting for hospital appointment, I think surgery will be my answer!!

[@brokendrumsticks2112]

is carpal tunnel only in the first three fingers? i'm only feeling pain and symptoms in the other half of my hand

[@emilywelsh5447]

Do the injections cause weight gain?

[@darrinfry2251]

I have all this plus in my elbows And I can't have it done because of my a 1c level is elevated so and it hurts so bad

[@LOUISVILLECARDINALS]

I gotta get carpal tunnel surgery next month im sick of the pain

[@kingryan1232]

How was it?

[@LOUISVILLECARDINALS]

@@kingryan1232 just got it done 4 days ago it's not that bad still in the healing process. I really appreciate you asking thanks

[@katella]

If the cause of pain, numbness and failing strength is caused by the lack of space within the carpal tunnel and the ligament is cut during surgery to make more room for the nerves, how can the pain return? I ask because I am awaiting this surgery .

[@tiffanyh629]

If you're still doing the thing causing cts, you're still going to aggravate the area and cause it to swell (again)

[@MrScoobieman]

What injecting BPC157 help with this?

[@mahaylahelliott4965]

I’m a pottery instructor and my wrist is in an awkward angle with pressure all the time! I’m so sad this is my first time with carpal tunnel 😭

[@DoctorODonovan]

So sorry to hear this - I hope you get better soon

[@user-fm2ux9bg5f]

thank you

[@DoctorODonovan]

You're welcome

[@aidenyu9143]

I played tetris so fast i think i have it now😭

[@sleepnomore6065]

Why cant strectch 3 be done with a flexed elbow and extended wrist

[@sybio_]

K now this video makes me believe I have carpool tunnel plus something else unless it also affects ur forearm bc slightest bump on my forearm depending on how hard decides the pain but idk anymore

[@latitude1904]

2:00 - 2:07 "Soread your fingers out as far as possible . . but keeping those finers together" ? I don't understand. Do we keep fingers together or spread them apart?

[@justinkilgore1830]

Spread fingers keep finger tips together

[@latitude1904]

@@justinkilgore1830 Okay, got it. TY so much!

[@curtismccarthy634]

Should I avoid the gym, I workout quite often

[@eveningfairy2030]

No, if you get CTS, best is move your hand as much as you can but don’t overdo it, laser therapy helped me to avoid surgery, 3 sessions and now I’m pain free

[@sattapriyasarangthem8924]

Is surgery the only option for carpel tunnel syndrome,I have acute tingling sensation n numbness in my hands ,I don't want to do surgery pls help

[@sandercaspe3653]

is your 4 fingers still numb?

[@pranjalsharma457]

Hello please reply dr I have litte bump in back side in my pinnus and don't have any sexual interaction is it harmfull and cure

[@pranjalsharma457]

And it is multiple and spread all over balls

[@DoctorODonovan]

Thank you so much for watching the video and taking time to leave a comment. Unfortunately (and I know this will be frustrating for you), I am unable to give individual medical advice out on this channel. This is because of medico-legal reasons, not knowing your full case, circumstances and it would be unethical of me to do so otherwise. I have included the general resources I used to make this video in the description box but I have to advise that you speak to your own health provider (e.g. doctor, nurse) so that they can properly assess your case. Thanks for understanding.

[@meld3201]

The doctor said to wear a splint for 1 month in both hands. I draw so would you recommend me limit drawing or just stop drawing completely

[@tiffanyh629]

Limit drawing by 1-3 hours and practice drawing with the shoulder rather than the wrist. Take regular breaks, teach yourself ambidexterity for the heck of it

[@Dearestdear56]

Thumb tips are numb and pain is unbearable near the wrist

[@Ladida386]

6 weeks. Every single time. When you have sprained ankle and other injuries, when you have inflammation in muscles or nerve, they always say it's going to heal for 6 weeks. 😂

[@JouMaSeJy]

I've tried all of these, none work they work for a time and then they just don't work anymore

[@DoctorODonovan]

Sorry to hear this - have you seen your health provider or a physio ?

[@ejkun172]

I'M HERE BECAUSE OF FAKER HAVING THIS INJURY 😢

[@cptmalcolmreynolds3623]

Its England, so should i just pour some tea on it?

[@jessicabibbles]

Mine is from working in a kitchen 😢

[@cobra9424]

me 2 :(

[@abdulsahid5299]

Same

[@pkfan5112]

A lot of talking little to show us

[@DoctorODonovan]

Glad you enjoyed the video