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Nonsurgical treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome

By Mayo Clinic staff

Nonsurgical treatments include a sequence of options, starting with simple steps you can take, such as activity modification, and moving on to more involved treatments, such as splints and corticosteroid injections.

Most people with carpal tunnel syndrome should at least give nonsurgical treatments a try. These treatments work best if you're under 50 and your symptoms:

  • Are mild to moderate
  • Are not constant
  • Began less than 10 months ago
Activity modification to treat carpal tunnel syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome treatment options

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April 18, 2008

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