What techniques do you use to ease the pain of carpal tunnel syndrome?

Have you considered chiropractic care? I was suppose to have surgery but was told that it was only helpful for about 6 years. I was seeing a chiropractor for my migraines and he did some nerve tests and told me that under his care he could keep me out of pain without surgery. I moved away and changed insurances so I lost my chiropractor but even without seeing him it lasted 6 years without surgery.

I was also diagnosed about 12 years ago. I have no cures in mind but can relate. It doesn't ever go away. One of my fingers is still numb. What a pain!

Hi there new friend! I use to use the cold packs all the time. I use to do medical billing so I had gotten carpal really bad. I had the surgery years ago and Im so happy I did. I dont have any problem at all now. You have find the right doctor. I hope you get some relief from it. I know what your going through.

I was also diagnosed around that time, and mine also bothers me more at night than during the daytime. When it bothers me I usually have to wear wrist brace and I usually take Motrin for it. The doctor told me that I should try to keep it elevated, but that doesn't work very well when I am sleeping. I just can't seem to stay in one position long enough to keep it raised.

Do you ever try heat and cold applications? Sometimes I find that applying hot helps relax my muscles, and applying cold takes down the swelling and both seem to work equally well on pain. Also, had your doctor ever given you stretching exercises for pain relief? Try this http://www.expertvillage.com/videos/carpal-tunnel-table-top.htm until you get a chance to talk to your doctor about the possibility of referring you to a physiotherapist who can give you more in depth exercises.

A little known product that can be of use for you computer users. Don't use a wrist rest mouse mat. Look on the website for posturite, a product called the bean. I'll explain by way of saying a rest rest mat and to that matter a keyboard rest is static. If you rest on it then type or move the mouse you have isolated your wrists movement. That is completely unnatural and carpal tunnel is not helped at all. The bean however glides and allows for supported natural movement. for about 8 quid it is a bargain. Wrist rests are not suppossed to be used long term. I mean all day.. But if at all just to rest when not working, to use only for short spells. The bean however moves with you and your mouse so never finds itself restrictive but is supportive.