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woman with a pained face
By Dr. Z April 10, 2025
Carpal tunnel symptoms usually start with pain, numbness or tingling in the fingers & hand. Without treatment it usually worsens within 6 months.
a woman questioning
By Dr. Z April 7, 2025
Considering a second carpal tunnel surgery because the first one failed? What will be this outcome? Prior steroid shots can predict what to expect.
Man in pain
By Dr. Z April 7, 2025
What will be your level of pain after carpal tunnel surgery? While it's different for everybody, here's a guide about what to expect during recovery.
hand with a carpal tunnel surgery scar
By Dr. Z April 6, 2025
The size of your carpal tunnel surgery scar (and how long until it heals) depends on whether you have open or endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery.
Blonde woman demonstrating hand aftercare for carpal tunnel surgery.
By Dr. Z April 4, 2025
Your aftercare for carpal tunnel surgery depends on factors like the type of surgery, rehab time, complications, and your overall health.
doctor and patient
By Dr. Z March 27, 2025
There are many approved ways of treating carpal tunnel syndrome without requiring surgery. The most effective treatments are described in this article.
man thinking deeply
By Dr. Z June 27, 2024
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that causes pain, numbness, tingling & weakness in the hand & fingers. Learn how to treat it effectively & permanently.
hand massage
By Rose Matters June 25, 2024
Myofascial release massage for carpal tunnel is more effective than surgery for relieving symptoms of this disorder.
hand massage
By Lauren Brady January 30, 2024
Treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Surgery vs. Physical Therapy
carpal tunnel syndrome surgery
By Rose Matters June 20, 2023
Crucial information, statistics, and advice regarding carpal tunnel syndrome surgery.
nurse examines hand
By Dr. Z April 23, 2022
You have several options for effective carpal tunnel treatment. Carpal tunnel syndrome can be eliminated using surgery or these 6 non-surgical remedies.
doctor examines woman's hand
By Dr. Z April 19, 2022
Do you have carpal tunnel syndrome? How to treat it without surgery is probably on your mind. Here are the 7 most common treatments patients use.
gloved hand holding a scalpel
By Dr. Z April 10, 2022
Having surgery for carpal tunnel? You'll get 1 of 2 types: open or endoscopic. Here are the advantages of each, and how to avoid surgery altogether.
hand testing
By Dr. Z April 10, 2021
The main symptoms of carpal tunnel are numbness or pain in your fingers & hand. Here's the best way to treat carpal tunnel without surgery.
surgery prep
By Dr. Z March 30, 2021
If you're having carpal tunnel surgery, you'll have 1 of 2 types: open or endoscopic. Here's what they involve and what happens afterward.
funny doctor
By Dr. Z March 28, 2021
How is carpal tunnel treated? Most doctors advise trying all non-surgical treatments first, before considering surgery.
carpal tunnel relief
By Dr. Z February 18, 2021
You can get effective carpal tunnel relief without surgery. Hand specialists recommend these 8 nonsurgical options because they're highly effective.
Medicare card
By Dr. Z December 27, 2020
Does Medicare cover carpal tunnel surgery? Yes - but it will only pay if the surgery is necessary. And there are some costs YOU must pay. Learn more here.
carpal tunnel surgery
By Dr. Z December 14, 2020
The cost for carpal tunnel surgery depends on your insurance (if any), and these other factors which can dramatically affect what you'll end up paying.
arm message
By Dr. Z December 7, 2020
Many natural carpal tunnel treatments are a great alternative to surgery. Due to their high success rate, doctors often recommend them first.
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