Too often, we and our patients get hyper-focused only on the site of pain – the wrist itself – and miss the bigger picture. We hand out splints and wrist stretches, and then wonder why the symptoms keep coming back.
If you want to create lasting relief, you have to look at the entire system.
In this new video, I'm breaking down a multi-pronged self-treatment strategy I teach my patients to tackle Carpal Tunnel Syndrome from different angles. It goes way beyond just the wrist.
Here's a look at what I cover in the video:
🧠 Nerve Flossing: We're not "stretching" the nerve; we're gliding it. I demonstrate how to gently get the median nerve moving freely through its entire pathway to improve its health and mobility.
🦒 Cervical Retraction & End-Range Loading: Many wrist issues have a partner in crime at the neck. Clearing up any potential "double crush" phenomena at the cervical spine is often a game-changer.
🧘 Chest & Upper Body Openers: Modern life has us slumped forward over desks and phones. This posture can compress the brachial plexus. We need to open up the front of the body to give the nerve more room to breathe.
🚶♂️ Daily Walks & Movement Breaks: This might be the most important one. I explain why breaking up prolonged static positions is a non-negotiable for unloading sensitive structures and promoting circulation.
The goal isn't just to relieve symptoms locally, but to create a healthier, less compressed environment for the entire median nerve, from the neck down to the fingertips.
Watch the full video for the demos and let me know your thoughts!
What's your go-to intervention for CTS that goes beyond the wrist? Drop it in the comments. 👇
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