Wrist, Hand & Carpal Tunnel

Understanding wrist, hand & carpal tunnel

Carpal tunnel syndrome involves pressure on the median nerve at the wrist, often causing numbness or tingling in the thumb, index, and middle fingers. Similar hand symptoms can also come from the neck, which is why the pattern matters.

Symptoms you may notice

• Numbness or tingling in the fingers
• Night-time hand symptoms
• Weak grip or dropping objects
• Aching in the wrist or forearm

Why an individual evaluation matters

Repetitive hand use, wrist position, pregnancy, and some medical conditions can contribute. Because neck problems can mimic or accompany carpal tunnel symptoms, an examination of the whole arm and neck is more useful than treating the wrist alone.

Where One Life’s care may fit

Dr. Jon can assess whether neck or upper-limb mechanical factors are involved and explain whether One Life’s approach is appropriate. Confirmed carpal tunnel syndrome may also need medical management, splinting, or other treatment, and he can coordinate or refer.