Skip to content
FAQ

Can occupational therapy treat carpal tunnel syndrome without surgery?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (OT)

Yes. OT manages mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel effectively without surgery. Treatment includes custom wrist splinting (especially night splints), nerve gliding exercises, tendon gliding programmes, ergonomic workplace modifications, and activity modification. Research shows 70% of mild-to-moderate CTS cases respond to conservative OT management within 4–8 weeks.