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Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common form of nerve entrapment of the wrists in Australia and New Zealand. It effects up to 195,000 Australians annually. 

Some of my clients have had carpal tunnel syndrome and subsequent surgery but this research suggests that surgery may be avoided through the use of massage and natural anti inflammatories. I found that massage alone did not prevent surgery but did help relieve pressure on the median nerve.

Symptoms are: Pain and numbness in the fingers and a reduction in hand strength. 

Common treatments include non steroidal anti inflammatories,cortico-steroid injections and management of tendonitis. Surgery is the last resort.

Who is at most risk of getting carpal tunnel syndrome?

Anyone who uses a computer excessively . As a result more and more people are presenting with the symptoms. 

Case Study

The patient presented with a pain score of 6/10. The pain was worse with fine hand movements, and at night. It improved with heat and a wrist brace.

Over a 5 week period the use of massage plus gut friendly anti inflammatories, fish oils and nutrition for stress all helped prevent this woman from having surgery. Her pain reduced down to 2/10, she no longer woke up at night due to pain and she only had a few sharp episodes of pain. A great result with no need for surgery. 

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