The main cause of numbness in the hands is pressure on the median nerve. The median nerve runs from the wrist into the hand through the carpal tunnel. This nerve provides sensation to all the fingers except the little finger.
1Symptoms
- Numbness spreading from the neck to the hand
- Numbness in the fingers at night
- Hand fatigue and coldness after carrying a bag on the shoulder
2Risk factors
- Nerve damage
- Chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus
- Prolonged use of a computer mouse
3The solution
With osteopathy, electrotherapy and physical modalities, the neck–shoulder–wrist line is corrected, the nerves are freed, circulation is restored and strength returns to the hand. Don’t delay — a nerve that stays compressed for a long time can be damaged.
Methods we use
Osteopathy
A hands-on treatment method that works on the musculoskeletal system, internal organs, spine, nervous system a…
Prolotherapy and PRP (platelet-rich plasma)
A regenerative treatment method for repairing damaged ligaments and tendons.
Physiotherapy
No two pains are the same — so no two patients’ treatments should be the same either.
Acupuncture
Stimulation of specific active points on the body with fine needles — a method from Chinese medicine that is r…
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Sources and further reading
- Carpal tunnel syndrome — NHS (Böyük Britaniya)
- OrthoInfo — patient guide of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons — AAOS