Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and How to Find Relief

Written By Selina Sahba

What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that causes numbness, tingling, pain, and weakness in the hand and wrist. It occurs when the median nerve, which runs through a narrow passageway in your wrist (the carpal tunnel), becomes compressed or irritated.

This condition is especially common among people who:

  • Spend long hours typing or using a mouse

  • Perform repetitive wrist motions (e.g., hairdressers, mechanics, massage therapists)

  • Experience fluid retention from pregnancy or autoimmune conditions

  • Have tight fascia or muscle imbalances in the forearm, shoulder, or neck

Signs and Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

CTS symptoms often start gradually and may include:

  • Tingling or numbness in the thumb, index, and middle fingers

  • Pain that radiates from the wrist up the arm or down into the fingers

  • Weak grip strength or trouble holding objects

  • Symptoms that worsen at night or after repetitive hand use

Left untreated, carpal tunnel syndrome can worsen and lead to nerve damage or muscle wasting at the base of the thumb.

Why Carpal Tunnel Pain Is Often a Whole-Body Issue

While CTS is often blamed solely on wrist overuse, the true root causes often lie higher up the chain:

  • Tight pectoral muscles pulling the shoulders forward

  • Compressed scalenes or neck fascia affecting nerve glide

  • Weak posterior shoulder muscles and core instability

  • Overworked forearms compensating for poor mechanics elsewhere

This is why hands-on massage therapy, particularly when combined with movement retraining and fascial work, is often more effective than splinting or temporary fixes.

The Role of Massage Therapy in Carpal Tunnel Relief

Massage therapy can be a powerful tool to:

  • Reduce inflammation around the median nerve

  • Release tension in the forearm flexors and extensors

  • Improve circulation and lymphatic drainage in the wrist and hand

  • Unwind fascial restrictions that limit nerve mobility

  • Restore function and alignment in the shoulder and neck

When performed by an experienced therapist who understands nerve pathways and muscular imbalances, carpal tunnel massage offers not just relief—but long-term results.

Book a Carpal Tunnel Massage Relief Session Today

At Selina’s Therapy Center, we specialize in targeted, therapeutic massage for repetitive strain injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome. Whether your symptoms are new or chronic, we address the root cause—not just the site of pain.

Your session may include:

  • Deep tissue work for forearm and hand muscles

  • Fascial release for the pectorals, scalenes, and neck

  • Gentle nerve glide support

  • Breathwork and posture-based corrections to support long-term healing

📅 Book your carpal tunnel relief massage today
📞 Or call us at 831-204-0820 to ask how we can help.

Selina Sahba
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