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Condition

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Pressure on the median nerve at the wrist that often causes numbness, tingling, and night-time symptoms in the thumb, index, and middle fingers.

Common triggers

  • Sustained wrist flexion (e.g., curled wrist while sleeping)
  • Long sessions of typing or tool use
  • Pregnancy, thyroid changes, or other systemic factors

When to seek care

  • Numbness that wakes you at night
  • Weakness or thumb muscle wasting
  • Symptoms that progress despite splinting and ergonomic changes

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Patient education · Carpal tunnel syndrome
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How to Relieve Carpal Tunnel Pain in 3 Minutes | Best Carpal Tunnel (Wrist) Exercises · Dr. Jon Saunders · verified 2026-04-22Patient education only — not a replacement for advice from your clinician.

Related care

Splints often used

If conservative care is not enough

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