Just here to say thank you a thousand time. I've had carpal tunnel for 8 years, going to chiro and acuponcture trying to avoid surgery. I've started using a grip strengthner and doing shrugs everyday after seing this video and all my symptoms have been gone ever since.
Здравствуйте, прочитала ваше комментарие, вы без операции вылечили этот синдром карпального запястья? Какими упражнениями? Поделитесь пожалуйста опытом, и у меня второй год этот синдром, но на операцию не хочу, просто боюсь, что будет хуже.. Заранее благодарю Вас.
@@reg8297 I could, but im not working a desk job, so my case could be different from yours. My working hours we're usually the least painful ones in my days.
I watched a video a couple days ago and was doing some of these stretches that you've shown, and my carpel has actually gotten worse.Thank you for this video.
Thank you so much for bringing this to light! My experience is that these stretches produce a lot of pain and make the problem worse. I am so thankful to have found your channel!
I've been stretching for months just to avoid the pain from coming back. Unfortunately it came back this week. I continued to stretch it for the past 6 days in an attempt to get rid of the pain. It didn't work. Today I decided to research and came across your video. After doing the shrugs I went and purchased the grip strengthener. I started using it on the drive home. By the time I got home the pain decreased significantly. Thank you so much! I'll update tomorrow after a good night's sleep.
@@hellow304 the grip strengthener worked a little bit but my instant relief came from De Quervains stretches by Bob and Brad. It was a whole different tendon that was playing up. My pain completely disappeared next day and hasn't returned since. Do you want a link to that video?
Incredible information. Thank you for the amazing videos. I have been suffering for a very long time. Recently, more often as I have Polymyalgia Rheumatica and am on prednisone. The numbness and tingling in both hands is driving me crazy. Nighttime is extremely bad for sure. Physiotherapist just suggested the surgery a few days ago.
This is the best information on Carpal tunnel available and I can feel the benefits of shrugging immediately! Plus I have tried some of those exercises like the first one and the nerve floss and they definitely aggravate the pain. Well done Doctor, you are a good one!
After reading several comments below I'm very excited to try your recommended hand strengthening technique, I am tiered of the tingling in my hand and can't take the time off for a surgery that I want to avoid anyway. Thank you so much.
Hi DH, You're welcome! We are very happy to help. Just in case you are interested we have a playlist for carpal tunnel you might find helpful too. You can access it here: “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZrQwOpnnUUkP8Ori-F_by1 Wishing you all the best on your road to recovery. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
Thank you! After religiously doing all the exercises the orthopaedic doctors recommended following a wrist break, I have ended up with carpal tunnel sydrome. Now I understand what not to do, and it's pretty well everything the orthopaedic doctor told me to do! I could not understand why my wrist still looks so small even though I can almost lift the same weights I used to lift in the gym.
Hey HP, we are so sorry that you were misguided in your recovery process! This is the case more often than not, sadly. We are glad that you now know what to do and not do though. Thank you for sharing and for your support! 🧡🙌🏽
I will practice your suggestions! Thank you very much for your willingness to share your medical knowledge with the world. Hopefully I can help alleviate the pain with your advice :)
Hi M V, you're welcome! We are so sorry that you're dealing with carpal tunnel. we have a playlist you might find helpful for carpal tunnel. You can access it here: “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZrQwOpnnUUkP8Ori-F_by1 We wish you all the best in your road to recovery. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
Thank you so much Dr. You are the only most legit help I got. After a week of using it my nerve sensitivity is almost gone.. Thank you so much Alhamdullilah. I thought i am going to stop the work that i am doing.
I am so grateful that I discovered your website as I was considering an operation and/or injection on my carpal tunnel. I will do the exercises staring today and I'm pretty sure I will heal from this. Thank you again for saving me from further pain.
Hi Roseallen, you are very welcome! We are so excited to hear that we've been able to offer you some relief from your carpal tunnel pain. It is very challenging to deal with especially when it prevents you from getting through the day. Just in case you're interested, we have a carpal tunnel help playlist you might find helpful. You can access it here: “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZrQwOpnnUUkP8Ori-F_by1 We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapyaI actually have sciatica and I work from home for 8 hours, my sciatica is now causing my finger tips on my left hand to be weak.. that's why I'm watching your video 😊
I'm super new to looking for relief so have not tried much yet but some of the the stuff in your video did give me short term relief. Probably only 3 weeks of discomfort that I was beginning to think was not improving. Bending hands down gave me confidence that my hand had not been broken and also probably not fractured. Understanding this is a short term fix is wonderful information and I certainly thank you for showing what may actually fix the underlying problem.
I fell on my wrist 6 weeks ago, xray showed no.break or fracture. Had ultrasound and it showed inflammation in the median nerve. I can't bend my wrist towards my thumb side without horrible pain. Will my median nerve eventually heal. What can i do.
This video has been very helpful because on due surgery to both hands for carpal tunnel… To be honest the doctors in the UK involved in my treatment aren’t that good and none of them have explained any implications which are transparent in this video. For instance: I didn’t realise the carpal tunnel band ligament would be permanently detached… I thought the incision was to relieve the pressure… None of this has been explained properly to me even though I’m soon to be under the knife for both hands. on the Carpenter and cannot risk weakness in my hands, so I’m gonna have to rethink this surgery certainly as they want to do both hands at the same time. Also in the nerve induction test it didn’t show much carpal tunnel, yet I have chronic symptoms because I work with my hands all the time. The nerve induction doctor said he thinks it’s higher up in my neck, none of the doctors have explored this… And now after watching the video I feel much more well informed on the whole procedure/symptoms I’m the connection between compression in the neck and hand… None of the doctors have picked up that I’ve had surgery on both shoulders. The UK is diabolical unless you go private.
Number 11(?). Grip Strengthening Tool. Moderate clenching with this for 3 days aggravated my symptoms. I suspect that the root cause of my CTS in the first place was too much occupational clenching over many years.
Thank you for your important and valuable videos. İ would like to ask whether it is good or bad using dumbbells during rutine exersizing, and also would like to ask whether applying hot or cold useful during numbling.
I was "prescribed " all these exercises (that you say don't do) by an Occupational Therapist. I agree with you because all these exercises made me worse in just three appointments. Do different schools teach different stuff??? How it can be so opposite in treatment approach?
Hey Anette, we are so sorry that you are suffering from carpal tunnel! We definitely understand how painful this is to deal with! Below are a few links that can help: "4 Important Carpal Tunnel Exercises That Help AVOID Surgery" ruclips.net/video/cSaSzhvzIME/видео.htmlfeature=shared This is our entire carpal tunnel syndrome help playlist: “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZrQwOpnnUUkP8Ori-F_by1 Please keep us posted on your progress! 🧡
Please, I went to consult the doctor who did the speculum for me, and he told me that I had a partial cut in the cruciate ligament and he did (thermal cauterization) when he entered the speculum. And as I explained to you, the resonance does not show any cut, praise be to God, and he did a clinical examination for me, and he found that the knee is stable, and thank God, there is no betrayal at present. But he said I have some inflammation and roughness in the kneecap, which is the cause of the pain in the knee, and that I need to strengthen the muscles for a month, and if there is no response, I need an injection for the knee.
So I just started a new job that extremely labour intensive, lots of grip required. I'd consider myself very strong with very good grip strength but I have definitely over course of a week developed carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms. Started with a bit of tingling and numbness then when I went to bed I woke up with my arm in a crazy amount of pain I couldn't even come close to fully closing my hand, and every morning this week, it hasn't gotten worse but it's like a cycle. Start of day I can't make a fist, I wake up start working my hand slowly and after about on hour I can make a fist zip up a zipper and tie my shoes, through the day my hand still tingles but I have full movement and close to full strength just with the annoying tingling sensation I come home and as I start to rest my hand becomes tighter and tighter then I go to bed and do it all over again. I have a brace I'm going to start wearing to bed and I hope that help but I don't know how long I should wait to seek medical attention. Sounds like most people's symptoms come and go, how often? Because I'm a little concerned that I've had these symptoms for 4 days straight. I'm used to using exercises to treat pain. I have sciatica but strengthening my lower back with Deadlifts and Squats has dramatically reduced flair ups and they seem to go away quickly when they do occur. I'm going to tackle those the same way but I'm curious, should I use a grip trainer when I have the tingling? Today is my day off and because I wasn't working I wasn't using my grip as much so my hand was still really tight but I did a couple set with a grip trainer and now I can fully open and close my hand. Seems like it help but I don't know I I'm just helping short term or not
I have median nerve super tightness. I can't extend my arm all the way out. Also Ulnar funny bone pain follows. I think mine is originating from neck spine, but I also type mouse all day.
I had surgery scheduled for the 1st, but after looking at your videos, I'm going to cancel the surgery and try the strengthening the areas you suggested. Can you help me with some shrugging exercises?
Hey Rituraj, there is a lot that can be done to help carpal tunnel. Strengthening the muscles in the hand can help while also addressing some other key problems. If you are interested in learning more, here is a link to our playlist for carpal tunnel: “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZrQwOpnnUUkP8Ori-F_by1
Hey , just found out this past week that I have carpal tunnel syndrome, just thought it was a pinched nerve from a blown out collarbone about 18 years ago. Started using one of those hand, grippers, thinking, maybe that would work, looked up various videos telling me to do the things you suggest do not work Going to try what you recommend and I know it will work. Thank you so much you are the man keep up the great work stay well have a beautiful day👍👍🙏
Hey Jimmy's Blacksmithing, we are sorry to hear that you are having to deal with the discomfort and pain from carpal tunnel syndrome! It must be frustrating when doing day to day activities. We are glad that you found us though! Here is our complete playlist for carpal tunnel syndrome help: “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZrQwOpnnUUkP8Ori-F_by1 Please keep us posted on your progress! 🙌🏽 👍🏽
About three weeks ago I started learning piano and practicing daily. I noticed pain in my hand, videos recommended stretching exercises but these didn't help to elevate the pain. It got worse enough for me to stop training for a couple of days, and in the waiting I continued searching for solution. I see now that I might have been misled completely by these recommendations. I'll start exercising these muscles as you suggest, hopefully this will help.
Hi Nancy! We recommend checking out the links below to address these issues🧡 "4 Important Carpal Tunnel Exercises That Help AVOID Surgery" ruclips.net/video/cSaSzhvzIME/видео.htmlfeature=shared Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Help “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZrQwOpnnUUkP8Ori-F_by1 Hand & Finger Help “Hand & Finger Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mYwJBW78_If4XygPvj7B2R9
Hello Dr. David M. Thanks so much for your videos and all your advice. We live in Quebec,Canada or we would come to your clinic. Your advice has helped me so much. I was on list for Knee surgery for osteoarthritis for 3 years they called this week and I cancelled. I have been following your advice and am doing so much better than 3 years ago. Really really really appreciate your videos 🥰 Sandra
Until my Series 8 Grip Strengtheners arrive, will squeezing a tennis ball help strengthen those muscles in the hand, helping to increase the space in the carpal tunnel?
All interesting but too late for me. I already has surgery but can you still do and will it still help if you do grip strengthener exercises after surgery?
Thank you for taking the time to produce this video. My gut tells me that surgery is not the path for me. It seems like most of modern medicine is relieving symptoms rather than fixing the root problem.
Hey Luigi, it is possible for doing so to help but in order to target the muscles necessary, we would suggest getting a grip strengthener, and focusing on the root problem. The grip strengthener in our video is the following: 🌟 Grip Strengthener (Amazon) - amzn.to/43cZDXn "Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Everything You Need To Know [Diagnosis & Natural Treatment]" ruclips.net/video/EaUfxiRw3EQ/видео.htmlfeature=shared&t=572 “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZrQwOpnnUUkP8Ori-F_by1 We hope this is helpful! 🙌🏽
How often should hand grippers be used if you have carpal tunnel? I used them 2 days in a row ( ~20 reps, 3 sets), and now on the 3rd day my wrist pain symptoms are worse than normal. Is one session per day too frequent?
Hello! I had the carpal surgery a month ago on my left hand, can I do these exercises on this hand? I'm plan to do them for my right hand wich has a lot of numbness in my center finger.
You can try a hand squeezing exercise with bubble wrap, fold up sufficient amount of bubble wrap to fit in the palm of your hand and gently try the exercise 😊
Hey Crazy Hazy, we can only imagine the discomfort you have been in while working! We are so sorry that you've had to endure it. In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for hand & finger help. You can check it out here: “Hand & Finger Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mYwJBW78_If4XygPvj7B2R9 We hope you that can feel some relief soon! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!🧡
İ would like to thank you for your valuable recommandations. İ was diagnosed as bilateral medium level CTS one month ago and my doctor prescribed me all those exercises you mentioned here and have been doing the regularly but unfortunately i feel as if my symptoms getting worse every Day. . İ am also using bracelet at night. Today İ Just started doing only your first and second exercises and will try to do the from now on. İ Would like to ask whether we will raise on our toes or not in your shoulder shrug exercise.
Hey Nancy, below will be our recommended DO's and our carpal tunnel playlist for you: "4 Important Carpal Tunnel Exercises That Help AVOID Surgery" ruclips.net/video/cSaSzhvzIME/видео.htmlfeature=shared Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Help “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZrQwOpnnUUkP8Ori-F_by1 Hand & Finger Help “Hand & Finger Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mYwJBW78_If4XygPvj7B2R9 We're so sorry that you are experiencing issues with this, we hope this is able to help! Please keep us posted on your progress! 🧡
sounds logical to not over extend nerves but what if median nerve is pintched somewhere in elbow tendon, and cant extend fully arm without feeling it stretching, hot to unpinch it then?
Wow I had carpal tunnel release surgery in June Left and Right in August. My right hand is dominant all these stretches you say are not recommended were instructed for me to do 2x a week at PT. May I say my right hand is not doing well at all.
I'm 77 years old. I never had any physical problems until I had a Stroke in 2018. When I was at the VA a few hours after my Stroke I told the nurse who was tending to me that the needle she had in the top part of my left wrist was makin my arm and hand go numb. She wouldn't do anything to help me and shuffled me off to some other department for x-rays and then admittance into the hospital. I complained to every person who was assigned to me and no one would do anything to remove this needle. The next day and still no help until I threatened to remove it myself. The Doctor finally took the needle out of my upper wrist... but here I am 6 years later and my left hand has been tingling and numb every freaking day since. What do you think ? Oh yeah, *FtheVA !* *FJB !*
@@DaniellePioli not only that this is some of the most valuable knowledge that you can be given on the subject. What is worse than doing something that prolongs your condition or forces it from mild to chronic? There's also no shortage of videos on the internet of people telling you to do things that are going to make your condition worse without any warning or information on who should or shouldn't do it or what to be careful doing.
My both wrists hurt so bad this morning. Could hardly do my usual chores & shower. They get better as the day goes on. But I’m going to do both of these exercises for neck & wrists. My grip squeezer comes today
Hi Carnivore Gal! We are so sorry to hear that both your wrists are hurting so bad today. It is encouraging to hear that they start to feel better as the day progresses and that you're going to work with the grip squeezer. Our team members use them at their desks and have felt the difference almost immediately. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!🧡
Sure of it. I had it decades ago while working in a poultry processing plant gripping a knife all day. It was excruciating but after giving up the work and physio no serious trouble with it since until taking up drumming and knitting recently. Both involve gripping and repetitive wrist movements. I’m not trying any gripping device because I know that is what causes it and hardly need more of the same.
I think so, too. I'm a violinist and this pregnancy has made it so painful to play. Pregnancy induced my capral tunel. I can tell you moving my fingers constantly only agrivates it. My palms mush have strong muscles tho since I've played rigioursly for 20+ years...? Anyway, some stretches seem to do tje trick and I can get feeling back in my hands and fingers until that also agrivates it... lose lose situation.
I'm at such a loss with so much conflicting information, it's like not enough research has been done yet and we just have to suffer. Got it from using a PC for years at work and home, no idea what to do and my doctor seems clueless as I am. Losing my mind
Hey Natalie! This is a common issue. We understand how frustrating it can be with all the information that is out there. It can be overwhelming and oftentimes contradictory. One thing to consider is that at El Paso Manual Physical Therapy we specialize in helping people avoid unnecessary injections & surgery while traditional physical therapy tends to focus on healing post-surgery. Because of this, the information we provide will be different versus traditional physical therapy advice. Also, everyone's body composition is different so what works for one person may not work for another. What's important is finding options that work for you as you know your body better than anyone. In order to find a solution, you may need to try different techniques and exercises that you find beneficial.
Anytime there is pain there is inflammation which means the cells are deficit of negative ions. Grounding the body to the Earth and alkalizing the blood with mostly alkalizing food herbs will greatly eliminate pain.
Hey Ladida386, you are probably feeding more into the muscle imbalance that causes carpal tunnel syndrome. Here is a playlist with exercises you can follow in order to begin fixing this problem: “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZrQwOpnnUUkP8Ori-F_by1
Do you have any empirical research to support these claims? Or is it based on a feeling you have from talking to patients? Have you considered that you only see patients for whom the treatments didn't work, and therefore your conclusions are based on skewed data? Have you actually done a systematic checking of outcomes for your patients with this treatment? Surgery is said to be around 90% effective. So if 1,000,000 people get the surgery in a year, that's 100,000 people who might end up in offices like yours and say, 'Well, it didn't work', leading to claims that surgery is an ineffective scam. There are thousands of RSI related videos on RUclips, and they all say their method is the only one that really works. Wow, what a coincidence that the method that earns them money is the one that works.
Hey Jose! We're really passionate about teaching and educating our viewers, which is why we often explain the reasons behind the movements and exercises we demonstrate in our videos. We believe understanding what's happening in your body is key to getting the most out of the exercises. However, we totally understand that some people prefer straightforward exercise videos without explanations. If that's what you're looking for, our channel might not be the best fit for you, and that's totally okay! We want you to have the content that suits your preferences. We appreciate your feedback.
Hey Renato! We're so sorry but silver lining is you are in the right place to do the correct exercises now! Below are the 4 carpal tunnel exercises that will help as well as our carpal tunnel playlist in its entirety: "4 Important Carpal Tunnel Exercises That Help AVOID Surgery" ruclips.net/video/cSaSzhvzIME/видео.htmlfeature=shared “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZrQwOpnnUUkP8Ori-F_by1 Try these out and let us know how they helped! 🙌🏽
Hey Andy, yes! Here is a video with Dr. David and Dr. John Kirsch that goes into detail on the subject of hanging for shoulder pain: "Hanging For Shoulder Pain" ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mY85oIwCvCe-4o534tlxfcf
Hey Andy! Yes, they could be beneficial. What's important is finding options that work for you as you know your body better than anyone. In order to find a solution you may need to try different techniques and exercises that you find beneficial. Dead Hangs are actually an exercise we suggest doing to possibly help improve carpal tunnel. In fact, it is in this video along with a few other exercises, check it out here: "4 Important Carpal Tunnel Exercises That Help AVOID Surgery" ruclips.net/video/cSaSzhvzIME/видео.htmlfeature=shared
Thank you for getting back to me. Just a note to mention that about 7 years or so ago I complained to my family doctor about fingers numbing and his only response was ,” call me when you start dropping your coffee cup “. I recently went to a sports injury clinic with a trap muscle swelling and asked incidentally about the numbing fingers to find I have carpal tunnel syndrome. The doctor showed me a spot to massage and 1 exercise. No mention of a possible pre-op solution. Suggested I return when the pain gets unbearable and they will then operate. No mention of a possible FIX to avoid surgery, even though the doc knew I was an avid exerciser ( injured my trap , working out ). Decided to research the net and found you. Thanks again from Winnipeg.
I’m SORRY, but you’re making no sense! You’re saying the gripping your fist doesn’t work but using a grip strengthened DOES WORK! That motion is EXACTLY THE SAME!!!
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Just here to say thank you a thousand time.
I've had carpal tunnel for 8 years, going to chiro and acuponcture trying to avoid surgery. I've started using a grip strengthner and doing shrugs everyday after seing this video and all my symptoms have been gone ever since.
Are you a gamer? Or typer?
Здравствуйте, прочитала ваше комментарие, вы без операции вылечили этот синдром карпального запястья? Какими упражнениями? Поделитесь пожалуйста опытом, и у меня второй год этот синдром, но на операцию не хочу, просто боюсь, что будет хуже.. Заранее благодарю Вас.
Does this condition stop u workin i have pins meedles 3 monthz n my.hands terrified ill have to stop workin
@@МастураХаджиева-з3еdid it stop u workin
@@reg8297 I could, but im not working a desk job, so my case could be different from yours. My working hours we're usually the least painful ones in my days.
I watched a video a couple days ago and was doing some of these stretches that you've shown, and my carpel has actually gotten worse.Thank you for this video.
I had no idea it started in the neck, you ROCK!
Thank you so much for bringing this to light! My experience is that these stretches produce a lot of pain and make the problem worse. I am so thankful to have found your channel!
Thanks so much! I was told to do those stretches too and they made it worse. I'm excited to try your recommendations. God bless you!
I've been stretching for months just to avoid the pain from coming back. Unfortunately it came back this week. I continued to stretch it for the past 6 days in an attempt to get rid of the pain. It didn't work. Today I decided to research and came across your video. After doing the shrugs I went and purchased the grip strengthener. I started using it on the drive home. By the time I got home the pain decreased significantly. Thank you so much! I'll update tomorrow after a good night's sleep.
update?
@@hellow304 the grip strengthener worked a little bit but my instant relief came from De Quervains stretches by Bob and Brad. It was a whole different tendon that was playing up. My pain completely disappeared next day and hasn't returned since.
Do you want a link to that video?
@@drbones6040 can you drop the link please
@@drbones6040yes pls
@drbones6040 link will be great. Thanks for sharing your experience
Incredible information. Thank you for the amazing videos. I have been suffering for a very long time. Recently, more often as I have Polymyalgia Rheumatica and am on prednisone. The numbness and tingling in both hands is driving me crazy. Nighttime is extremely bad for sure. Physiotherapist just suggested the surgery a few days ago.
This is the best information on Carpal tunnel available and I can feel the benefits of shrugging immediately! Plus I have tried some of those exercises like the first one and the nerve floss and they definitely aggravate the pain. Well done Doctor, you are a good one!
Thanks for the information Sir.Blessing I try all the movement
You always have great information to use for whatever the case is!! Thank you!!
Hello Dr.David , can you please what exercise helps in improving the trigger finger pain ? Thank you
After reading several comments below I'm very excited to try your recommended hand strengthening technique, I am tiered of the tingling in my hand and can't take the time off for a surgery that I want to avoid anyway. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much! That was super informative and helpful.
Hi DH, You're welcome! We are very happy to help. Just in case you are interested we have a playlist for carpal tunnel you might find helpful too. You can access it here:
“Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZrQwOpnnUUkP8Ori-F_by1
Wishing you all the best on your road to recovery. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
Thank you! After religiously doing all the exercises the orthopaedic doctors recommended following a wrist break, I have ended up with carpal tunnel sydrome. Now I understand what not to do, and it's pretty well everything the orthopaedic doctor told me to do! I could not understand why my wrist still looks so small even though I can almost lift the same weights I used to lift in the gym.
Hey HP, we are so sorry that you were misguided in your recovery process! This is the case more often than not, sadly. We are glad that you now know what to do and not do though. Thank you for sharing and for your support! 🧡🙌🏽
I will practice your suggestions! Thank you very much for your willingness to share your medical knowledge with the world. Hopefully I can help alleviate the pain with your advice :)
Hi M V, you're welcome! We are so sorry that you're dealing with carpal tunnel. we have a playlist you might find helpful for carpal tunnel. You can access it here:
“Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZrQwOpnnUUkP8Ori-F_by1
We wish you all the best in your road to recovery. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy I sincerely appreciate you sharing that with me :) Many thanks! You and your loved ones take care as well!
Thank you so much Dr. You are the only most legit help I got. After a week of using it my nerve sensitivity is almost gone.. Thank you so much Alhamdullilah. I thought i am going to stop the work that i am doing.
I am so grateful that I discovered your website as I was considering an operation and/or injection on my carpal tunnel. I will do the exercises staring today and I'm pretty sure I will heal from this. Thank you again for saving me from further pain.
Hi Roseallen, you are very welcome! We are so excited to hear that we've been able to offer you some relief from your carpal tunnel pain. It is very challenging to deal with especially when it prevents you from getting through the day. Just in case you're interested, we have a carpal tunnel help playlist you might find helpful. You can access it here:
“Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZrQwOpnnUUkP8Ori-F_by1
We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapyaI actually have sciatica and I work from home for 8 hours, my sciatica is now causing my finger tips on my left hand to be weak.. that's why I'm watching your video 😊
I'm super new to looking for relief so have not tried much yet but some of the the stuff in your video did give me short term relief. Probably only 3 weeks of discomfort that I was beginning to think was not improving. Bending hands down gave me confidence that my hand had not been broken and also probably not fractured. Understanding this is a short term fix is wonderful information and I certainly thank you for showing what may actually fix the underlying problem.
Doc can i do workout while having CTS right now im working out in such a way that i dont notice those synmptoms Btw i loved the video thank you alot ♥
I fell on my wrist 6 weeks ago, xray showed no.break or fracture. Had ultrasound and it showed inflammation in the median nerve. I can't bend my wrist towards my thumb side without horrible pain. Will my median nerve eventually heal. What can i do.
This video has been very helpful because on due surgery to both hands for carpal tunnel… To be honest the doctors in the UK involved in my treatment aren’t that good and none of them have explained any implications which are transparent in this video. For instance: I didn’t realise the carpal tunnel band ligament would be permanently detached… I thought the incision was to relieve the pressure… None of this has been explained properly to me even though I’m soon to be under the knife for both hands. on the Carpenter and cannot risk weakness in my hands, so I’m gonna have to rethink this surgery certainly as they want to do both hands at the same time. Also in the nerve induction test it didn’t show much carpal tunnel, yet I have chronic symptoms because I work with my hands all the time. The nerve induction doctor said he thinks it’s higher up in my neck, none of the doctors have explored this… And now after watching the video I feel much more well informed on the whole procedure/symptoms I’m the connection between compression in the neck and hand… None of the doctors have picked up that I’ve had surgery on both shoulders. The UK is diabolical unless you go private.
Number 11(?). Grip Strengthening Tool. Moderate clenching with this for 3 days aggravated my symptoms. I suspect that the root cause of my CTS in the first place was too much occupational clenching over many years.
Will this also help trigger finger problems?
Wow, can’t believe it. I just watched a different video that said to actually do all of these exercises. How scary is that?!? Thanks for the heads up
same, I started doing them too!
Thank you for your important and valuable videos. İ would like to ask whether it is good or bad using dumbbells during rutine exersizing, and also would like to ask whether applying hot or cold useful during numbling.
Aside from the grip strengthener, what exercises do you recommend for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
He mention shrug exercises in another video.
Thank you!❤
Vey helpful! Thank you!
the hand exercise put pressure on my thumb joint, so how would that help
I was "prescribed " all these exercises (that you say don't do) by an Occupational Therapist. I agree with you because all these exercises made me worse in just three appointments. Do different schools teach different stuff??? How it can be so opposite in treatment approach?
Thanks for the information
Please. give me a link with the exercises that you mean REALLY HELP! 🙏🏻
Hey Anette, we are so sorry that you are suffering from carpal tunnel! We definitely understand how painful this is to deal with! Below are a few links that can help:
"4 Important Carpal Tunnel Exercises That Help AVOID Surgery"
ruclips.net/video/cSaSzhvzIME/видео.htmlfeature=shared
This is our entire carpal tunnel syndrome help playlist:
“Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZrQwOpnnUUkP8Ori-F_by1
Please keep us posted on your progress! 🧡
Please, I went to consult the doctor who did the speculum for me, and he told me that I had a partial cut in the cruciate ligament and he did (thermal cauterization) when he entered the speculum.
And as I explained to you, the resonance does not show any cut, praise be to God, and he did a clinical examination for me, and he found that the knee is stable, and thank God, there is no betrayal at present.
But he said I have some inflammation and roughness in the kneecap, which is the cause of the pain in the knee, and that I need to strengthen the muscles for a month, and if there is no response, I need an injection for the knee.
Will this help trigger finger problems?
The grip strengthener is aggravating my symptoms 😢
So I just started a new job that extremely labour intensive, lots of grip required. I'd consider myself very strong with very good grip strength but I have definitely over course of a week developed carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms. Started with a bit of tingling and numbness then when I went to bed I woke up with my arm in a crazy amount of pain I couldn't even come close to fully closing my hand, and every morning this week, it hasn't gotten worse but it's like a cycle.
Start of day I can't make a fist, I wake up start working my hand slowly and after about on hour I can make a fist zip up a zipper and tie my shoes, through the day my hand still tingles but I have full movement and close to full strength just with the annoying tingling sensation I come home and as I start to rest my hand becomes tighter and tighter then I go to bed and do it all over again.
I have a brace I'm going to start wearing to bed and I hope that help but I don't know how long I should wait to seek medical attention. Sounds like most people's symptoms come and go, how often? Because I'm a little concerned that I've had these symptoms for 4 days straight.
I'm used to using exercises to treat pain. I have sciatica but strengthening my lower back with Deadlifts and Squats has dramatically reduced flair ups and they seem to go away quickly when they do occur.
I'm going to tackle those the same way but I'm curious, should I use a grip trainer when I have the tingling? Today is my day off and because I wasn't working I wasn't using my grip as much so my hand was still really tight but I did a couple set with a grip trainer and now I can fully open and close my hand. Seems like it help but I don't know I I'm just helping short term or not
I have median nerve super tightness. I can't extend my arm all the way out. Also Ulnar funny bone pain follows. I think mine is originating from neck spine, but I also type mouse all day.
I had surgery scheduled for the 1st, but after looking at your videos, I'm going to cancel the surgery and try the strengthening the areas you suggested. Can you help me with some shrugging exercises?
just rest ... squeeze a stress ball...wear splint at night or during any heavy work.. flexing wrist worsen CTS
Hey Rituraj, there is a lot that can be done to help carpal tunnel. Strengthening the muscles in the hand can help while also addressing some other key problems. If you are interested in learning more, here is a link to our playlist for carpal tunnel:
“Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZrQwOpnnUUkP8Ori-F_by1
💯💯💯 OMG. Thank you.
Hey , just found out this past week that I have carpal tunnel syndrome, just thought it was a pinched nerve from a blown out collarbone about 18 years ago. Started using one of those hand, grippers, thinking, maybe that would work, looked up various videos telling me to do the things you suggest do not work Going to try what you recommend and I know it will work. Thank you so much you are the man keep up the great work stay well have a beautiful day👍👍🙏
Hey Jimmy's Blacksmithing, we are sorry to hear that you are having to deal with the discomfort and pain from carpal tunnel syndrome! It must be frustrating when doing day to day activities. We are glad that you found us though!
Here is our complete playlist for carpal tunnel syndrome help:
“Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZrQwOpnnUUkP8Ori-F_by1
Please keep us posted on your progress! 🙌🏽 👍🏽
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy thank you so much👍👍🙏🙏
About three weeks ago I started learning piano and practicing daily. I noticed pain in my hand, videos recommended stretching exercises but these didn't help to elevate the pain. It got worse enough for me to stop training for a couple of days, and in the waiting I continued searching for solution. I see now that I might have been misled completely by these recommendations. I'll start exercising these muscles as you suggest, hopefully this will help.
How You strengthen the wrist muscles?
Hi Nancy! We recommend checking out the links below to address these issues🧡
"4 Important Carpal Tunnel Exercises That Help AVOID Surgery"
ruclips.net/video/cSaSzhvzIME/видео.htmlfeature=shared
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Help
“Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZrQwOpnnUUkP8Ori-F_by1
Hand & Finger Help
“Hand & Finger Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mYwJBW78_If4XygPvj7B2R9
Hello Dr. David M. Thanks so much for your videos and all your advice. We live in Quebec,Canada or we would come to your clinic. Your advice has helped me so much. I was on list for Knee surgery for osteoarthritis for 3 years they called this week and I cancelled. I have been following your advice and am doing so
much better than 3 years ago. Really really really appreciate your videos 🥰 Sandra
❤ THANKS ❤
Until my Series 8 Grip Strengtheners arrive, will squeezing a tennis ball help strengthen those muscles in the hand, helping to increase the space in the carpal tunnel?
All interesting but too late for me. I already has surgery but can you still do and will it still help if you do grip strengthener exercises after surgery?
DOES SPINAL SURGERY OR MANIPULATION CURE IT?
Thank you for taking the time to produce this video. My gut tells me that surgery is not the path for me. It seems like most of modern medicine is relieving symptoms rather than fixing the root problem.
Thanks!
You are very welcome Ernest! We appreciate your support!
Will squeezing a rubber ball help for the carpal tunnel problem?
Hey Luigi, it is possible for doing so to help but in order to target the muscles necessary, we would suggest getting a grip strengthener, and focusing on the root problem.
The grip strengthener in our video is the following:
🌟 Grip Strengthener (Amazon) - amzn.to/43cZDXn
"Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Everything You Need To Know [Diagnosis & Natural Treatment]"
ruclips.net/video/EaUfxiRw3EQ/видео.htmlfeature=shared&t=572
“Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZrQwOpnnUUkP8Ori-F_by1
We hope this is helpful! 🙌🏽
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Thanks doctor for the reply.
Thanks your 🎉🎉🎉
How often should hand grippers be used if you have carpal tunnel? I used them 2 days in a row ( ~20 reps, 3 sets), and now on the 3rd day my wrist pain symptoms are worse than normal.
Is one session per day too frequent?
Hello! I had the carpal surgery a month ago on my left hand, can I do these exercises on this hand? I'm plan to do them for my right hand wich has a lot of numbness in my center finger.
Love your videos, Thank you.
Would palm strenghtening help golfer/tennis elbow? I have both😢
So if all of that make it worse what should I do
You can try a hand squeezing exercise with bubble wrap, fold up sufficient amount of bubble wrap to fit in the palm of your hand and gently try the exercise 😊
Ive done all of these lol. Hairdresser with carpel tunnel for over10yrs. I refuse to have steroid injections.
Hey Crazy Hazy, we can only imagine the discomfort you have been in while working! We are so sorry that you've had to endure it. In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for hand & finger help. You can check it out here:
“Hand & Finger Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mYwJBW78_If4XygPvj7B2R9
We hope you that can feel some relief soon! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!🧡
İ would like to thank you for your valuable recommandations. İ was diagnosed as bilateral medium level CTS one month ago and my doctor prescribed me all those exercises you mentioned here and have been doing the regularly but unfortunately i feel as if my symptoms getting worse every Day. . İ am also using bracelet at night. Today İ Just started doing only your first and second exercises and will try to do the from now on. İ Would like to ask whether we will raise on our toes or not in your shoulder shrug exercise.
Hey Selma! It is common for people to raise up on their toes during this exercise. It is not necessary; however, it is perfectly acceptable to do so.
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So what work ? You Keep en What Does Work.
Hey Nancy, below will be our recommended DO's and our carpal tunnel playlist for you:
"4 Important Carpal Tunnel Exercises That Help AVOID Surgery"
ruclips.net/video/cSaSzhvzIME/видео.htmlfeature=shared
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Help
“Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZrQwOpnnUUkP8Ori-F_by1
Hand & Finger Help
“Hand & Finger Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mYwJBW78_If4XygPvj7B2R9
We're so sorry that you are experiencing issues with this, we hope this is able to help! Please keep us posted on your progress! 🧡
Can anyone please tell me whom should i consult in Carpel tunnel syndrome.. An orthopedic or an neurologist.. I'm confused please guide
Neurologist better
What about massaging the area and stretching the palm of the hand horizontally??
sounds logical to not over extend nerves but what if median nerve is pintched somewhere in elbow tendon, and cant extend fully arm without feeling it stretching, hot to unpinch it then?
Hi Doc. Dooes the recommendation also inclues wrist arthritis?
Wow I had carpal tunnel release surgery in June Left and Right in August. My right hand is dominant all these stretches you say are not recommended were instructed for me to do 2x a week at PT. May I say my right hand is not doing well at all.
I'm 77 years old. I never had any physical problems until I had a Stroke in 2018. When I was at the VA a few hours after my Stroke I told the nurse who was tending to me that the needle she had in the top part of my left wrist was makin my arm and hand go numb. She wouldn't do anything to help me and shuffled me off to some other department for x-rays and then admittance into the hospital. I complained to every person who was assigned to me and no one would do anything to remove this needle. The next day and still no help until I threatened to remove it myself. The Doctor finally took the needle out of my upper wrist... but here I am 6 years later and my left hand has been tingling and numb every freaking day since.
What do you think ?
Oh yeah,
*FtheVA !*
*FJB !*
My husband started taking your golden revive plus and wanted to know how long it will be before he sees results?
Hey Candy! When it comes to supplementation, the results vary for everyone!
HOW ABOUT INSTEAD OF TELLING US WHAT MAKES IT WORSE, TELLING US WHAT CURES IT????
just going to ask the same thing, this is a waste of time.
12:24
Guys, this is literally the name of the video 😅
@@DaniellePioli not only that this is some of the most valuable knowledge that you can be given on the subject. What is worse than doing something that prolongs your condition or forces it from mild to chronic?
There's also no shortage of videos on the internet of people telling you to do things that are going to make your condition worse without any warning or information on who should or shouldn't do it or what to be careful doing.
Read the title next time doofus
My both wrists hurt so bad this morning. Could hardly do my usual chores & shower. They get better as the day goes on. But I’m going to do both of these exercises for neck & wrists. My grip squeezer comes today
Hi Carnivore Gal! We are so sorry to hear that both your wrists are hurting so bad today. It is encouraging to hear that they start to feel better as the day progresses and that you're going to work with the grip squeezer. Our team members use them at their desks and have felt the difference almost immediately. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!🧡
I think your device would just make it worse.
Sure of it. I had it decades ago while working in a poultry processing plant gripping a knife all day. It was excruciating but after giving up the work and physio no serious trouble with it since until taking up drumming and knitting recently. Both involve gripping and repetitive wrist movements. I’m not trying any gripping device because I know that is what causes it and hardly need more of the same.
have you done the shrugging? i'm new to carpal =\
I think so, too. I'm a violinist and this pregnancy has made it so painful to play. Pregnancy induced my capral tunel. I can tell you moving my fingers constantly only agrivates it. My palms mush have strong muscles tho since I've played rigioursly for 20+ years...? Anyway, some stretches seem to do tje trick and I can get feeling back in my hands and fingers until that also agrivates it... lose lose situation.
I'm at such a loss with so much conflicting information, it's like not enough research has been done yet and we just have to suffer. Got it from using a PC for years at work and home, no idea what to do and my doctor seems clueless as I am. Losing my mind
once I started doing the exercises it got only worse
I have been watching a lot of videos . . They all hv different opinions. Not sure who to bolive
Hey Natalie! This is a common issue. We understand how frustrating it can be with all the information that is out there. It can be overwhelming and oftentimes contradictory. One thing to consider is that at El Paso Manual Physical Therapy we specialize in helping people avoid unnecessary injections & surgery while traditional physical therapy tends to focus on healing post-surgery. Because of this, the information we provide will be different versus traditional physical therapy advice. Also, everyone's body composition is different so what works for one person may not work for another. What's important is finding options that work for you as you know your body better than anyone. In order to find a solution, you may need to try different techniques and exercises that you find beneficial.
The only thing that works for me when inflammation flares up is a good brace, ice and ibuprofen.
Anytime there is pain there is inflammation which means the cells are deficit of negative ions. Grounding the body to the Earth and alkalizing the blood with mostly alkalizing food herbs will greatly eliminate pain.
Why swimming makes tingling in my fingers?
Hey Ladida386, you are probably feeding more into the muscle imbalance that causes carpal tunnel syndrome. Here is a playlist with exercises you can follow in order to begin fixing this problem:
“Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZrQwOpnnUUkP8Ori-F_by1
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy thank you so much! 🙏🌹❤️
So, technically what you are saying is that every other video on CTS with those exercises by qualified doctors are ineffective and wrong right??
That’s my number one stretch 😂😂😂
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Can carpel tunnel syndrome be cured
No, but it can be managed with treatment
@@Thebossofthisgym135 why can't it be cured?
Do you have any empirical research to support these claims? Or is it based on a feeling you have from talking to patients? Have you considered that you only see patients for whom the treatments didn't work, and therefore your conclusions are based on skewed data? Have you actually done a systematic checking of outcomes for your patients with this treatment? Surgery is said to be around 90% effective. So if 1,000,000 people get the surgery in a year, that's 100,000 people who might end up in offices like yours and say, 'Well, it didn't work', leading to claims that surgery is an ineffective scam. There are thousands of RSI related videos on RUclips, and they all say their method is the only one that really works. Wow, what a coincidence that the method that earns them money is the one that works.
Why not go directly illustrate the correct exercises....you spent too much talking...just go direct to the point. Period
Hey Jose! We're really passionate about teaching and educating our viewers, which is why we often explain the reasons behind the movements and exercises we demonstrate in our videos. We believe understanding what's happening in your body is key to getting the most out of the exercises.
However, we totally understand that some people prefer straightforward exercise videos without explanations. If that's what you're looking for, our channel might not be the best fit for you, and that's totally okay! We want you to have the content that suits your preferences.
We appreciate your feedback.
#2. nothing helps, except the hand squeezing
Been doing the first three in vain I guess fml
Hey Renato! We're so sorry but silver lining is you are in the right place to do the correct exercises now! Below are the 4 carpal tunnel exercises that will help as well as our carpal tunnel playlist in its entirety:
"4 Important Carpal Tunnel Exercises That Help AVOID Surgery"
ruclips.net/video/cSaSzhvzIME/видео.htmlfeature=shared
“Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZrQwOpnnUUkP8Ori-F_by1
Try these out and let us know how they helped! 🙌🏽
Too much talking to sell product s
Why take 13 minutes of everyone’s time before sharing something of value??
You talk too much but no solutions.
Are dead hangs beneficial?
Hey Andy, yes! Here is a video with Dr. David and Dr. John Kirsch that goes into detail on the subject of hanging for shoulder pain:
"Hanging For Shoulder Pain"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mY85oIwCvCe-4o534tlxfcf
Hey Andy! Yes, they could be beneficial. What's important is finding options that work for you as you know your body better than anyone. In order to find a solution you may need to try different techniques and exercises that you find beneficial.
Dead Hangs are actually an exercise we suggest doing to possibly help improve carpal tunnel. In fact, it is in this video along with a few other exercises, check it out here:
"4 Important Carpal Tunnel Exercises That Help AVOID Surgery"
ruclips.net/video/cSaSzhvzIME/видео.htmlfeature=shared
Thank you for getting back to me. Just a note to mention that about 7 years or so ago I complained to my family doctor about fingers numbing and his only response was ,” call me when you start dropping your coffee cup “. I recently went to a sports injury clinic with a trap muscle swelling and asked incidentally about the numbing fingers to find I have carpal tunnel syndrome. The doctor showed me a spot to massage and 1 exercise. No mention of a possible pre-op solution. Suggested I return when the pain gets unbearable and they will then operate. No mention of a possible FIX to avoid surgery, even though the doc knew I was an avid exerciser ( injured my trap , working out ). Decided to research the net and found you. Thanks again from Winnipeg.
I’m SORRY, but you’re making no sense!
You’re saying the gripping your fist doesn’t work but using a grip strengthened DOES WORK!
That motion is EXACTLY THE SAME!!!
Will this help trigger finger problems?
Thank you❤
Thank you!