Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Occupational and Hand Therapy in Brooklyn, NY
CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
Carpal tunnel symptoms.
Hands-on solutions.
Tingling, numbness and weakness can make sleep, work and everyday tasks harder. Hand therapy may help you manage symptoms and protect your function.
Request an appointmentUNDERSTANDING THE CONDITION
What you may
be noticing.
Carpal tunnel syndrome involves irritation or compression of the median nerve at the wrist. People may notice tingling or numbness in the thumb, index or middle fingers, nighttime symptoms, dropping objects or discomfort during prolonged gripping and computer use.
TREATMENT AT SOBROOK
How hand therapy
may help.
An evaluation looks at how symptoms affect your activities and which movements or positions may aggravate them. Depending on the presentation, treatment may include nighttime wrist positioning or an orthosis, activity and ergonomic changes, gentle exercises, symptom education and a gradual return to comfortable daily tasks.
Persistent numbness, increasing weakness or muscle loss warrants medical evaluation. Sudden symptoms or significant new neurological changes should be assessed promptly. Therapy should complement appropriate diagnosis and medical guidance.
Explore Certified Hand Therapy ↗QUESTIONS
Frequently asked
questions.
Can occupational therapy help carpal tunnel symptoms?
OT and hand therapy may help manage symptoms and improve daily function through splinting, movement strategies, ergonomic education and activity modification. The best treatment depends on severity and medical evaluation.
Do I always need a splint?
Not necessarily. A therapist may recommend a wrist orthosis in certain cases, particularly for nighttime symptoms, after assessing your specific needs.
Let’s make a plan for your hands.
Talk with our team about your symptoms and daily goals.