Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Exercise Handouts

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a pretty common wrist condition that affects about 5% of the
population. Fortunately, in most, the condition is mild. However, in some, it may progress,
causing disability.
It is a condition that causes numbness, tingling sensation, and pain in the hand and forearm due to compression of the main nerve supplying the hand, that is medial nerve. It occurs due to the thickening of the tissues in the carpal tunnel.
Wrist range of motion exercises can help with carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms. Many such exercises can be done readily at home without specific equipment like the ones listed below.

Standing wrist extension stretch

Step 1 – Extend one arm with the wrist in front of you and point your palm towards the
floor.

 

Wall push-up with plus

Step 1 – Standing with your hands resting on a wall in front of you

Step 2 – Apply gentle downward pressure on your finger with your hands, bending your
wrist but keeping your elbow straight.

Seated gripping towel

Step 1 – Hold the rolled towel in one of the hands.

Median nerve tensioner

Step 1 – Sit on a chair and then lift one arm laterally, about 70 degrees to the body with
palm facing forward

Resisted finger extension and thumb abduction

Step 1 – Start by securing a rubber band to all four fingers and your thumb. Your
hand should be cupped slightly.