Prevention and Alternative Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Prevention
Avoiding or reducing the repetitive motions that put the wrist into a bent position may help to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome. People who must work long hours at a computer keyboard, for example, may need to take advantage of recent advances in ergonomics and position the keyboard and computer components in a way that increases efficiency and decreases stress. Early use of a splint may also be helpful for persons whose jobs put them at risk of carpal tunnel syndrome.