answersLogoWhite

0

Red light therapy has shown some effectiveness in reducing pain and inflammation associated with carpal tunnel syndrome, but more research is needed to determine its overall effectiveness as a treatment.

User Avatar

AnswerBot

5mo ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

How successful are splints and anti-inflammatory medications in treating carpal tunnel syndrome?

Most people are able to control the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome with splinting and anti-inflammatory agents.


Does a neurologist treat carpal tunnel?

Yes, a neurologist can treat carpal tunnel syndrome if that is something they elect to do. Others may just want to do the testing (nerve conduction and EMG studies) and leave the treatment to other providers.


When was Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - album - created?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - album - was created on 2000-02-22.


Can you take steroids for your carpal tunnel syndrome?

Yes. Steroids are often used in treating carpal tunnel syndrome, as it reduces the inflammation and swelling. There are 2 forms, oral (by mouth) and by injection. Studies have shown improvement in carpal tunnel pain relief with both forms. Generally a better response with cortisone injection into the wrist area. One study showed this is a good alternative to carpal tunnel surgery for at least a year.


Massage treatment for pronator teres syndrome?

The most common treatment for pronator teres syndrome, which is often mis-diagnosed as carpal tunnel syndrome, is Neuromuscular Therapy or Trigger Point Therapy to eliminate myofascial trigger points in the pronator teres muscle, and its associated muscles and antagonists like the supinator.


What conditions can be relieved by massage therapy?

Allergies, anxiety and stress, arthritis, asthma and bronchitis, carpal tunnel syndrome and other repetitive motion injuries?


Can you die from Carpal syndrome?

nope.


How do you use the word carpal tunnel syndrome in a sentence?

"After spending long hours on the computer for work, I have developed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome"


Syndrome occur when the tendons that pass through the carpal tunnel are chronically overused and become inflamed and swollen?

carpal tunnel syndrome.


Use syndrome in a sentence?

The doctor said I have carpal tunnel syndrome.


What is the most common nerve entrapment syndrome?

Carpal tunnel syndrome.


What is massage therapy used for?

Some medical conditions that massage therapy can help are: allergies , anxiety and stress, arthritis, asthma and bronchitis, carpal tunnel syndrome and other repetitive motion injuries, chronic and temporary pain