Carpal Tunnel

The Carpal Tunnel is a channel in the palm at the side of the wrist.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | Exercises | Surgery | Treatment | Prevention

The bones of the wrist are arranged in a semi-circle and a tough ligament named the "Carpal Ligament" forms a roof over them creating a passageway called the carpal tunnel.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | Exercises | Surgery | Treatment | Prevention

Running through the carpal tunnel are the tendons that we use to bend the fingers and wrist and the median nerve.

The median nerve is one of two nerves that allow feeling in the hand and also controls some of the muscles that move the thumb.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome occurs when the tendons and nerves running through the carpal tunnel are under too much pressure resulting in pain, discomfort and related symptoms.