Carpal Tunnel is a narrow pathway located on the palm side of the wrist. It is responsible for your ability to bend the fingers. However, overactivity can lead to compression of these nerves which then results in numbness, tingling and weakness in the hand. The increased use of your fingers in operating the gadgets is resulting in a spike in the cases of carpal tunnel syndrome. So, in this blog, I will be talking you through the natural options in Ayurvedic treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
In some cases the uneasiness subsides on its own, but in some a little care is crucial. So, here is everything you need to need about this disease and it’s management.
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What is CTS?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a health condition that affects the median nerve involving the wrist and hand. People affected by this experience numbness, tingling sensation and severe pain.
What are the causes?
The factor that causes carpal tunnel syndrome are:
- Compression of the median nerve. The median nerve provides the signals to move the muscles around the base of the thumb.
- A wrist fracture that can narrow the carpal tunnel and cause this problem.
- Rheumatoid arthritis can lead to inflammation and severe pain
What are the symptoms?
The common carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms include:
- Numbness or pain in hand, forearm or wrist that awaken a person from sleep.
- The tingling sensation that feels more like needle pricks.
- Numbness and pain that get worse while using hand or wrist or kept at rest for a long duration.
- Morning stiffness in fingers when waking up from sleep.
- Feeling of weakness in the hand.
Did you know?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) can affect even the youngest of patients as it is triggered by nerve compression at the wrist. The most common cause of CTS is computer use.
Ayurvedic treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Ayurvedic treatment involves giving relief for pain, numbness and burning sensation, particularly the swelling in the fibrous tissue situated in the wrist. Such medicine provides effective anti-inflammatory action and reduces pain, swelling and other symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Home remedies you can try:
- Ensure to take quick breaks from repetitive activities to give rest to your hands.
- Once in awhile rotate your wrists and stretch your palms and fingers.
- It is advisable to wear a wrist splint at night.
- Do not rest your head on your hands while sleeping.
A word of advice:
Avoid overexertion of the hand and finger muscles. Make sure to take short breaks from work to do the following:
- Take deep breaths.
- Stretch the limbs
- Lean back in the chair
- Squeeze the shoulder blades together.
Testimonial: Ayurvedic treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Vinitha Singh 27 years – Software Professional
I suffered from carpal tunnel syndrome for 3 years, tried several treatments without any lasting cure. It was frustrating. I wanted to give alternative medicine a try. That’s how I met Dr. Brahmanand Nayak. It’s been such a blessing. He is one person who understands the patient’s problems in and out. He suggested lifestyle changes as the main remedy. Of course, I was given Ayurvedic treatment too. After two months of following his instructions and taking those medicines, I now feel that I got back my hands. It is such a wonderful feeling. Thank you very much, sir.