Carpal Tunnels... How can I relieve the pain without surgery?

Question

I have carpal tunnels in both my hands. These days I can't even play piano or wash my car anymore, as I am unable to sleep from the pain for three nights after.

I have heard of expensive creams which ease the pain, and obviously surgery, but at the moment both are out of my reach. Is there something I can do to make it more bearable?

Answer 1

I have it in both wrists as well. I wear braces at night or in the day as needed. I wear a lightweight pair of fingerless arthritis gloves with a wrist strap for everyday usage, which can be easily washed and dried. I play guitar, paint, and write, so I understand how frustrating it can be, never mind the pain and the snapping twinges. I have somewhat adapted to this by alternating my finger/chord techniques, and switching paint mediums. Brushes require too much, so I switched to pastels. I have to adapt to my abilities, and getting through the frustration of figuring out how to re-use your hands is a big part of dealing with it.

There is a asian product called Eagle Brand Medicated Oil that is wonderful. Tiger Balm is good.  

Answer 2

I wear braces at night.. that works pretty well .. you can get them at walmart for about $15.00 to $25.00 bucks

Answer 3

You could try Yoga stretching. I also have carpal tunnel and I have found this very helpful. Good Luck!

Answer 4

Going to a chiropractor.

Answer 5

I think bengay works and you can try using heat wraps or pads ya know the stuff with the menthol. Maybe even tiger balm. Generally anything that heats or soothes.

Answer 6

Well carpal tunnel syndrome is somehow connected to your thyroid gland. Try going to a homeopathic doctor.