A physical therapist shares the seven carpal tunnel stretches she suggests doing as soon as you feel symptoms.
But what if it lingers?
Imagine trying to sip water through a pinched straw.
A similar thing happens when the carpal tunnel narrows or the structures in it swell.
The onset is typically gradual.
Left untreated, carpal tunnel syndrome could cause lasting damage to the nerve.
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Fortunately, Dr. Hanson says that doing carpal tunnel stretches in the earliest stages can prevent more serious symptoms.
It is best not to hold the stretch, Dr. Hanson says.
Releasing a nerve from tension is best done with a fluid motion, rather than a static hold.
Wrist mobility flexion/extension
This move helps mobilize the median nerve and stretch any tight muscles and tissues surrounding it.
Median nerve glide
This stretch helps mobilize the median nerve wherever it might be trapped or compressed.
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Active wrist extension
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Wrist circles
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