If you’re dealing with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) or median nerve pain in Kamloops, BC, you’re not alone. That annoying numbness, tingling, or weakness in your hand and wrist can make everyday tasks like typing, cooking, or even holding a coffee cup frustrating. The good news? Manual therapy is a hands-on, research-backed way to ease your symptoms and get you back to feeling great!
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome happens when the median nerve, which runs from your shoulder to your hand, gets compressed at the wrist. This can lead to pain, tingling, and weakness—especially in your thumb, index, and middle fingers. Many people try splints, medication, or even consider surgery, but research shows that manual therapy can work just as well as surgery in many cases.
How Can Manual Therapy Help?
At Well+Able Integrated Health, we stay up to date on the best treatment options to help you recover faster. Here’s what the latest studies say about manual therapy for CTS:
Less Pain, Better Sleep, and Stronger Hands
Just six sessions of manual therapy helped people reduce pain, sleep better, and regain grip strength (study here).As Effective as Surgery (Without the Downtime!)
A major clinical trial found that manual therapy works just as well as surgery for improving wrist movement and strength (read more).Proven by Science
A review of multiple studies confirms that manual therapy helps reduce pain and improve function in CTS patients (study details).A Surgery-Free Alternative
Another study found that manual therapy was just as effective as surgery for long-term pain relief and function (see the research).Even Better with Nerve Gliding Exercises
Combining manual therapy with nerve gliding exercises improves both physical and mental well-being in CTS patients (more here).
What Does Treatment Look Like?
At Well+Able Integrated Health in Kamloops, our hands-on approach to treating carpal tunnel and nerve pain may include:
Soft tissue therapy to release tension in your wrist, forearm, and shoulder.
Nerve gliding exercises to help your median nerve move freely without compression.
Joint mobilization to improve movement and reduce stiffness.
Posture and ergonomic tips to prevent the symptoms from coming back.
For more details on how we personalize your treatment, check out our post on customized massage therapy for pain relief.
Find Relief from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Kamloops
If you’re looking for a natural, research-supported way to relieve your CTS symptoms, manual therapy is a safe and effective choice. At Well+Able Integrated Health, we’re passionate about helping people with nerve pain, chronic pain, and repetitive strain injuries so they can get back to doing what they love.
Want to learn more about how registered massage therapy can help with pain relief? Please read our guide on what an RMT can do for your health.
Book an appointment today at Well+Able Integrated Health in Kamloops! Schedule your session here or call 250-317-2899 to speak with our team.