Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition occurs when the median nerve is compressed as it travels through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. The carpal tunnel is a small passageway for the median nerve and a number of tendons in the arm and hand. When these tendons become overworked and inflamed, the carpal tunnel space becomes even narrower, causing compression of the median nerve and symptoms 

• Tingling and numbness in the hand/fingers, usually the thumb, index finger, middle, and ring fingers 
• The tingling sensation may travel up the wrist and arm 
• Weakness in the hand
• Wasting of the thenar eminence (fleshy mound at the base of the thumb)

Consider seeing a doctor if symptoms interfere with typical activities and sleep patterns. Permanent nerve and muscle damage may occur without proper treatment 

• Take breaks when training and be mindful of your limits
• Loosen your grip on the racket 
• Use cold packs to reduce swelling 
• Stretch and warm up before and after playing 
• Prayer stretch 
• Wrist flexor stretch 
• Wrist extensor stretch 
• Wrist rotations 
• Tendon glides 

• Cold packs to reduce swelling 
• Use a wrist splint 
• In some cases, surgery is required