A therapeutic exercise program is one treatment option that the OT may recommend. Exercises may help reduce the pressure on the median nerve at the wrist. They may be incorporated with bracing and/or splinting, medication, and activity changes to relieve symptoms.
Some patients may benefit from specific exercises that help the median nerve move more freely within the carpal tunnel. In addition, exercises to help tendons glide through the carpal tunnel can help improve joint range of motion and hand function.