Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)

Causes and Risk Factors: 

• Repetitive hand movements, especially when typing, writing, or using tools
• Wrist injuries, like sprains or fractures
• Inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis
• Pregnancy, due to fluid retention that can increase the pressure in the wrist
• Medical conditions, like diabetes or thyroid disorders
• Poor posture or awkward hand positioning over time

What Happens If Left Untreated? 

• Untreated carpal tunnel syndrome can lead to constant pain, hand weakness, thumb muscle loss, and long-term nerve damage that makes daily tasks harder to do. 

How Premier Care Can Help: 

• Manual Therapy: Doing gentle hand and wrist techniques to reduce the pressure and improve mobility
• Therapeutic Exercises: Strengthening and stretching exercises to support the wrist and the hand muscles
• Pain Relief Treatments: Ice/heat therapy, ultrasound, or electrical stimulation to help educe pain and swelling
• Ergonomic and Posture Advice: Helping you adjust your workstation or hand position to reduce the stress on the wrist
• Splinting and Support: Recommending wrist braces to keep the wrist in a neutral position during healing