Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: 11 Easy And Effective Home Remedies

Carpal tunnel syndrome is extremely common, but not everyone knows exactly what it is.

According to WebMD, "Carpal tunnel syndrome is numbness, tingling, weakness, and other problems in your hand because of pressure on the median nerve in your wrist."

And while there are quite a few illnesses that can cause carpal tunnel syndrome, such as diabetes and arthritis, there are also a few easy ways to relieve this pain and discomfort.

Keep scrolling for 11 brilliant at-home remedies to help battle this painful and often debilitating condition!

An epsom salt bath is a simple way to provide much-needed relief to pain and numbness from carpal tunnel syndrome.

According to Top 10 Home Remedies, "Epsom salt is a natural muscle relaxant and anti-inflammatory due to its magnesium content.

"It can effectively relax the tightened muscles in your hands and wrists."

Many people turn to acupuncture for their pain relief, but acupressure is an easy alternative that you can do right at home.

Carpal Tunnel HQ writes, "Rather than applying needles to the points, you apply pressure, which is mainly to help the blood flow to the hands and the wrists, and to ease the swelling and numbness in the hand.

"Acupressure points can generally be found on the forearms, hands, and wrists."

When it comes to apple cider vinegar, there are quite a few surprising health benefits, including carpal tunnel relief.

According to DIY Home Remedies, "Thousands of people have seen improvement with joint pain, stiffness, arthritis, and even carpal tunnel with regular doses of [apple cider vinegar]."

All you have to do is add a spoonful of it to some water (along with a little honey for taste), and you'll be able to reap the benefits.

It might sound like an odd remedy, but this type of molasses can be extremely effective in fighting carpal tunnel syndrome.

According to Top 10 Home Remedies, "Blackstrap molasses is a good source of magnesium that aids muscle relaxation.

"Mix one to two tablespoons of blackstrap molasses in a cup of warm milk. Drink this once or twice daily until you notice improvement in your condition."

Keeping your wrists higher than your chest can make sleep much easier for those with carpal tunnel pain.

According to WikiHow, "By raising your wrist, you are helping to reduce the amount of fluid and swelling that is pressing on the nerve."

But most importantly, "Be sure this is a comfortable position for you."

It may seem obvious, but ice can be an incredible tool against carpal tunnel syndrome pain.

According to Howstuffworks.com, "If you have CTS symptoms, reduce swelling and inflammation by placing an ice pack wrapped in a thin cloth on the wrist and forearm for 5 to 15 minutes, two or three times a day."

Surprisingly, maintaining good posture can be crucial to the battle against carpal tunnel syndrome.

According to the New York Times, "Good posture is extremely important in preventing carpal tunnel syndrome, particularly for typists or computer users.

"The worker should sit with the spine against the back of the chair with the shoulders relaxed.

"The feet should be firmly on the floor or on a footrest."

A massage can be extremely effective, especially if oils such as regular olive oil are used.

According to Top 10 Home Remedies, "Massaging your hands and wrists is another effective way to alleviate some symptoms of CTS.

"Rub some warm coconut or olive oil on your hands and wrist; massage your arms, wrists, hands and fingers with gentle strokes for 10 to 15 minutes."

As much as you may love red meat, it may actually be doing more harm than good when it comes to carpal tunnel pain.

Everyday Health suggests eating red bell peppers, spinach, salmon, walnuts, pineapple, and foods with turmeric instead.

These dietary adjustments can help decrease inflammation and lower pain levels.

Wearing a splint to bed can help you have a pain-free night of sleep.

According to the Mayo Clinic, you should "wear a wrist splint at night. Wrist splints are generally available over-the-counter at most drugstores or pharmacies.

"The splint should be snug but not tight."

For some, this may seem less like a remedy and more like torture, but putting down those cigarettes can be an enormous help.

According to Physical Therapy Reports, "Quitting smoking can greatly reduce your chances of getting carpal tunnel syndrome flareups if you don't yet have them, and can reduce their severity if you already have carpal tunnel syndrome."

These easy and effective home remedies and tips may finally help rid you of that terrible carpal tunnel pain and numbness!

Which of these tips do you plan to try? Do you know of any other effective home remedies for battling carpal tunnel syndrome? Let us know in the comments.

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