Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) occurs when the median nerve — passing through the narrow carpal tunnel at the wrist — becomes compressed, causing numbness, tingling, and weakness in the thumb, index, and middle fingers. It’s particularly common among Toronto office workers, tradespersons, and anyone performing repetitive hand and wrist movements.
CTS is not always simply a wrist problem. The median nerve originates from the cervical spine (C6–C8) and travels through the shoulder, arm, and forearm before reaching the wrist. Compression at any point along this path — known as ‘double crush’ — can produce or amplify carpal tunnel symptoms.
Many people with CTS are advised toward surgery prematurely. Conservative care — physiotherapy, neural mobilization, splinting, and ergonomic modification — is highly effective for mild to moderate CTS and should always be the first approach before surgical consideration.
Physiotherapy addresses root mechanical contributors — forearm and wrist tightness, neck and thoracic restrictions, workstation ergonomics. Neural mobilization techniques gently mobilize the median nerve through its full path, reducing adherence and improving gliding function.
High Intensity Laser Therapy applied to the carpal tunnel region reduces inflammatory mediators and supports nerve healing — with strong clinical evidence for CTS management at our Danforth location.
Osteopathic treatment evaluates and addresses cervical and thoracic contributions to median nerve tension — a component that purely local wrist treatment ignores entirely.
Wrist splints worn at night keep the wrist in a neutral position, reducing pressure on the median nerve during sleep. They are an effective adjunct but not a cure. Our Danforth team will guide you on appropriate use within your rehabilitation plan.
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