This short video is part 2. Please see the previous post for part 1.
This video shows a self-massage (with the elbow of the opposite arm) of the carpal tunnel ligament. Plus a stretch for the carpal tunnel ligament and some of the forearm muscles.
Note: When I mention using cold water from a bottle in the refrigerator, I meant pouring the water SLOWLY over the wrist and forearm. (over a sink, of course, or outside).
Use a bottle size that is easy to handle – like a half liter or liter bottle.
Whether using ice or cold water, you want to your skin to feel cold to touch. If that takes 30 seconds or if that takes longer than that, that’s all you need.
Cold is an natuaral anti-inflamitory without any side affects. It also helps bring the white blood cells to the area – which is beneficial in healing.
WARNING: If you have a medical condition where you are told not to get your extremities cold, then don’t.
I will have a post on how and why to ice at another time.
Thank you for helping. I am at my wit’s end. I have been using acupuncture for CTS– hasn’t helped. I am also using splints on my forearms at night. I am not sleeping and I am hurting at my wrists shoulders and upper back. I did your stretches and they did seem to help.