Do you ever have pain or a tingling in your hands? Then read this!

Maybe this is the cause of the tingling and pain!

Do you occasionally suffer from a tingling or pain in your hands? For example, when you have been lying or sitting on your hand for a while. If so, then of course that’s quite normal. But do you experience this feeling very often? Then maybe there is more going on.

Pain or tingling in the hand can be a sign of carpal tunnel syndrome.

Nerve

Carpal tunnel syndrome is tingling and numbness in the middle of the hand. It is caused by a pinched nerve in the wrist. This nerve runs from the forearm through the wrist to the hand. The space through which this nerve passes is called the carpal tunnel. A swelling can develop in this tunnel, after which the pressure in the tunnel increases and the nerve that runs through it can become pinched. This will cause strange symptoms, like a tingling hand or fingers. Massage can help release tension in the muscles attached to the tendon that must pass through the narrow tunnel.

Curious about the causes and symptoms of this syndrome? 

Causes

The pinched nerve can have various causes; the swelling can be caused by using your hand a lot, after which the tendons can become irritated. In addition, an accident can also cause the swelling. Fluid retention, for example during pregnancy, or an underactive thyroid gland, can also cause swelling. But how do you know whether you suffer from the syndrome or not?

Symptoms

• A pinched nerve can cause the following symptoms:

• Tingling hand or fingers, mainly in the thumb, index, middle and ring fingers.

• Pain in the hand or fingers; this pain can be felt in the hand and fingers, but can also radiate to the forearm and elbow. The pain can even be felt in the shoulder.

• Hand or fingers feeling numb.

• Less strength in the hand, so you drop things.

• Complaints that get worse at night or when you use your hand a lot, such as while driving, cycling or reading.

If you suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome, there are various treatments, including physiotherapy, the use of anti-inflammatory drugs or surgery. Always ask your doctor about the option that best suits your situation.