Carpal tunnel symptoms (no surgery)
You have median nerve symptoms — tingling, night pain, dropping objects.
Who it fits
People this profile usually fits
- Tingling or numbness in thumb, index, middle, half of ring finger
- Symptoms worse at night or with driving/typing
- Not yet had surgery
What recovery often looks like
Phases and themes
- Conservative care: position, pacing, tendon glides, gentle nerve glides.
- Night splint may be recommended by your clinician.
- Symptoms that worsen or include muscle atrophy warrant clinician evaluation.
How the plan adapts
Defaults and safety rails for this profile
- Blocks heavy grip during flares.
- Stops nerve glides if tingling lingers after activity.
- Adds typing-break and ergonomic education.
Flares, workload & warnings
How HandTherapy.app adapts logic for this profile
- Flares: nerve and pain flares add desk-ergonomic coaching on top of standard downgrades.
- Overwork: high pain or tingling on intake triggers workload warnings on your generated plan.
Use Flare-up mode after a rough session and Safety for daily readiness pacing.
Sources
Cited educational references
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