Carpal Tunnel Pain refers to pain experienced due to inflammation, wear-down or irritation of the structures in the Carpal Tunnel of the Wrist. Carpal Tunnel can be felt as pain in the wrist accompanied by numbness of the fingers and palm of the affected hand, which may also be accompanied by weakness, loss of dexterity, and pain that moves up the arm.

Carpal Tunnel Pain is caused by compression of the Median Nerve in the Carpal Tunnel of the Wrist. The Carpal Tunnel is an anatomical structure, bounded by bones and ligaments. The Carpal Tunnel allows tendons, blood vessels, and nerves to pass from the forearm to act on and supply structures inside the hand. Muscles that pass through the Carpal Tunnel allow the fingers to move, and nerves that pass through the Carpal Tunnel provide sensation to the hand. One such nerve in the Carpal Tunnel is the Median Nerve.

The Median Nerve provides sensation to the palm and fingers, as well as allowing some small muscles in the palm to be controlled. Compression of the Median Nerve results in pain felt in the areas of skin supplied by this nerve, as well as weakness in the muscles that this nerve controls. The Median Nerve is most commonly compressed by inflammation of the Tendons that run through the Carpal Tunnel, alongside this nerve.

Tendons in the Carpal Tunnel can become inflamed for many reasons. Most commonly, inflammation is caused by repetitive movement of the hand in the use of machinery or fine tools like a stylus or a pen. Carpal Tunnel Tendons can also become inflamed due to a cyst or tumour in the Carpal Tunnel, due to trauma to the wrist, or by infection.

Management of Carpal Tunnel is a process that involves addressing physical, occupational, personal, and lifestyle risk factors to minimise pain and maximise function. These details are carefully explored during your first assessment, which sets the foundation for reducing pain and improving comfort. Your treatment plan will be personalised to target the underlying cause, with a focus on easing pain, restoring free movement, and building strategies to lower the chance of future flare-ups.

At Atlas Physio, we support you with clear education, structured management, and consistent monitoring of your progress both in the clinic and at home. We make care easy to access by opening seven days a week, offering evening appointments, providing bulk billing for eligible clients, and ensuring no gap fees for WorkCover or TAC clients. Get in touch today to take the first step toward feeling more comfortable, moving with confidence, and enjoying care that is practical, dependable, and designed to deliver lasting results.