If you spend your day typing, gaming, or scrolling, you’ve probably felt it: a dull ache in your wrist, numbness in your thumb and first two fingers, or a hand that feels weak by day’s end. These can be signs of repetitive strain, and carpal tunnel syndrome is one possible cause.
What’s Happening in Your Wrist?
The carpal tunnel is a narrow passage at the base of your palm where the median nerve and several tendons pass through. Repetitive motion can irritate the tendons, causing them to swell and press on the nerve — leading to tingling, numbness, and pain that often worsens at night.
How Massage Therapy Can Help
Registered Massage Therapy targets the forearm, wrist, and hand muscles that tighten around the carpal tunnel. Releasing this tension may help ease discomfort and reduce muscle tension around the wrist and forearm.
Where Kinesiology Fits In
For strain rooted in posture or movement habits, a kinesiologist can assess how your shoulder, elbow, and desk setup interact, then build a plan of targeted stretches and strengthening to improve movement habits and reduce strain over time.
Numbness that wakes you at night or a weakening grip means it’s time for an assessment. Our RMT and kinesiology teams at Joayo Therapy in Brentwood, Burnaby can help you find the right approach for your hands.
