Carpal tunnel syndrome impacts approximately 5% of all Americans, according to the American Physical Therapy Association. The main job of the carpal tunnel is to protect the median nerve on the inside of your wrist, in addition to the tendons you use to bend the fingers. However, it is possible for this tunnel to become constricted, and when it does, nerve compression can result. This leads to a variety of symptoms, such as numbness and tingling to the thumb, 1st, and 2nd fingers. In addition, pain to the wrist and hand, as well as swelling to the hand and fingers, is even possible. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) can be caused by an injury or by repetitive job-related use, such as assembly-line work, keyboard-heavy work, or driving heavy machinery.
Finding relief for your carpal tunnel syndrome:
Whatever the cause of your disease may be, physical therapy can help you. Our advanced treatments at Foundation Therapy can help relieve your pain, restore your range of motion, and get you back to living your normal life. In many cases, physical therapy treatments can even help you eliminate the need for harmful painkillers, such as addictive opioids, injections or invasive surgical procedures for nerve-damaging conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Our Bridgeport, TX physical therapists will create a personalized treatment plan unique to the specific needs of your condition. This may include any combination of specialized treatments, such as manual therapy, pain, and inflammation-reducing modalities, and specific therapeutic exercises to restore strength and pain-free motion.
If you are in Bridgeport, Decatur, Runaway Bay, Paradise, Chico, Alvord, Sunset, Jacksboro, Bowie, Boyd, or the counties of Wise, Jack, and Montague, and you are suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome, request an appointment or schedule a free consult with one of our specialists at Foundation Therapy. We will be happy to get you back to living the healthy and physically active life you deserve!