How to treat carpal tunnel syndrome

Tunnel syndrome is nerve damage due to local compression in a pathologically altered muscle, fibrous or bony canals through which the nerve trunks. The disease is characterized by pain in the hands caused by long monotonous work, which is based on flexor and extensor movements of the hands. When repetitive and prolonged movements there is a pinched nerve in the carpal tunnel. This may be because of swollen tendons that pass very close to the nerve and also swelling of the nerve itself.

Instruction

1. Do not forget that any disease is much easier to prevent than to treat. Be sure to take care of the comfort of your seat. Several times a day, take the time and do a set of exercises: alternately clench and open your hands. These exercises will help you to improve blood circulation in the muscles of the wrist, contribute to their tension and relieve muscle tension.
2. From time to time raise the arms up and rotate the brushes. If you notice signs tunnel syndromeand such rotation must be very slow and careful. Periodically shake the hands and relax the muscles.
3. Treatment tunnel syndromeshould begin as early as possible and always under the supervision of a physician. A variety of medicines can help ease pain and swelling. The doctor will prescribe the necessary drugs that can alleviate symptoms for a short time.
4. For acute pain and severe inflammation it is necessary to conduct medical treatment. It includes an introduction to the area of the wrist of corticosteroids (prednisone, dexamethasone), improving blood circulation drugs (trental, nicotinic acid), anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprofen).
5. Provide the injured arm rest and within two to three weeks do not engage in activities that may worsen the condition of your limb. Apply cold compresses to relieve pain and swelling.
6. Provide the body with all necessary vitamins, microelements and biologically active substances, then the treatment of tunnel syndromeand becomes more efficient, your recovery will be accelerated, and the rehabilitation period is significantly reduced.
7. In more severe cases applied surgery - dissection of the fibrous channel, an audit of the nerve. The surgery is very effective and in most cases leads to complete recovery of function of the damaged nerve.