We all deserved a good nights sleep and to wake up feeling refreshed! But with those suffering from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, these nights can be somewhat hard to come by. But at The Hands Physio, we have 3 effective and easy ways to minimize that pins and needles pain so you can say goodbye to the nagging night pain and hello to a well-rested morning.

So what even is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Something that should be better understood is that Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is common. When experiencing pins and needles or numbness in the thumb and fingers of your hand/palm, you may be at risk. It can also be referred to as the median nerve neuropraxia, meaning that the median nerve is being compressed. Compression of the nerve stops the communication signals of information through the nerve, causing you to experience pins and needles or numbness. And in order to relieve some pain we need to remove the areas of compression.

When experiencing such pain, it is important to take heed to what is going on with your body. These pains are signaling a warning sign in your body and trying to tell you that your body needs a release from the compression. Choosing to ignore these signs can lead to permanent damage of the nerve and cell death.‍