{"id":35247,"date":"2015-09-09T18:21:02","date_gmt":"2015-09-09T22:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.massagebook.com\/marketing\/?page_id=35247"},"modified":"2022-09-08T11:04:50","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T16:04:50","slug":"massage-for-carpal-tunnel-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/massagebook.com\/massage-therapy\/massage-for-carpal-tunnel-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"Massage for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Massage therapy has been shown to be effective in\u00a0treating and preventing carpal tunnel syndrome. \u00a0Improved\u00a0circulation, reduced\u00a0inflammation, removing\u00a0metabolic residues, and soothing the irritated muscles and tendons all help in preventing and recovering from carpal tunnel syndrome.<\/p>\n<p>Carpal tunnel syndrome\u00a0develops when the muscles and tissue\u00a0around the median nerve of the\u00a0hand swell and create pressure\u00a0on the nerve. \u00a0Early on, the process is still reversible. Over time,\u00a0the insulation on the nerves may wear away, and permanent nerve damage may develop.<\/p>\n<p>How common is this condition? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mmwr\/preview\/mmwrhtml\/mm6049a4.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mmwr\/preview\/mmwrhtml\/mm6049a4.htm\">Carpal tunnel syndrome\u00a0affects between 3% and 6% of the US population<\/a> and results in enormous costs related to loss of productivity and healthcare.<\/p>\n<h3>Massage helps treat carpal tunnel syndrome<\/h3>\n<p>Massage therapies, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.massagebook.com\/massage-therapy\/benefits\/benefits-of-deep-tissue-massage\/\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.massagebook.com\/techniques\/deep-tissue\">deep tissue massage<\/a> and <span data-scaytid=\"155\" data-scayt_word=\"myofascial\">myofascial<\/span> release, can be used to stretch and release tension in the muscles and connective tissues of the wrist. However, for the individual to gain the most from massage therapy, the therapist does not just concentrate on the wrist. \u00a0An experienced massage therapist will also work the muscles of the forearm and\u00a0upper arm to ensure that the entire region receives the benefits of massage.<\/p>\n<h3>Massage for carpal tunnel syndrome &#8211; relief or cure?<\/h3>\n<p>The extent to which massage therapy can relieve pain and reduce the need for medical intervention is reliant on a number of factors, including the cause of carpal tunnel syndrome and the length of time the individual has suffered from the problem. Caught early, and where the problem is purely from repetitive strain, relief can be felt after just one session.<\/p>\n<p>The longer the inflammation goes untreated, the greater the risk that a long-term issue will develop. While massage can be very effective early on, serious cases may require the combination of massage and traditional medical care, including the use of anti-inflammatory medication and discontinuing entirely the repetitive action that caused the issue to begin with.<\/p>\n<h3>Choosing the right massage therapist<\/h3>\n<p>If you are considering massage for carpal tunnel syndrome, it is essential that you choose a massage\u00a0therapist or masseuse who has knowledge of the condition, as well as excellent general massage skills and experience. There are specific massage techniques used to treat carpal tunnel syndrome that your therapist should be familiar with.\u00a0 Discuss the problem in detail during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.massagebook.com\/massage-therapy\/what-to-expect-on-your-first-massage-therapy-visit\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.massagebook.com\/marketing\/what-to-expect-on-your-first-massage-therapy-visit\/\">your initial consultation<\/a>. If you have any questions, be\u00a0sure to ask your massage\u00a0therapist for detailed answers.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.massagebook.com\/search\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.massagebook.com\/search\">looking for a qualified massage therapist<\/a>\u00a0to help you with your carpal tunnel syndrome, you&#8217;ll find highly rated ones on MassageBook.com, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.massagebook.com\/\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.massagebook.com\">massage therapist directory<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Massage therapy has been shown to be effective in\u00a0treating and preventing carpal tunnel syndrome. \u00a0Improved\u00a0circulation, reduced\u00a0inflammation, removing\u00a0metabolic residues, and soothing the irritated muscles and tendons all help in preventing and recovering from carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome\u00a0develops when the muscles and tissue\u00a0around the median nerve of the\u00a0hand swell and create pressure\u00a0on the nerve. \u00a0Early&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":35249,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-35247","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","description-off"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Massage for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Massage Therapy<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Massage for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome has been shown to be effective in treatment and prevention. 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