NUMBNESS, PAIN, AND STIFFNESS IN YOUR HAND? DON'T IGNORE CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME!
Do you frequently experience hand numbness while working, struggle to grip objects, or suffer from wrist pain at night? These could be warning signs of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS).
WHEN SHOULD YOU SEE A DOCTOR?
- Recurrent Hand Numbness: Frequent or persistent numbness occurring multiple times throughout the day.
- Paresthesia & Burning Pain: A sharp, pins-and-needles sensation or burning pain affecting the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and the radial half of the ring finger.
- Nocturnal Exacerbation: Pain and numbness that worsen at night, often causing sleep disturbance.
- Pain Triggered by Wrist Flexion/Extension: Discomfort that intensifies during prolonged wrist extension or flexion (e.g., riding a motorcycle or holding a phone) and temporarily improves with rest or shaking the hand.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES & ERGONOMIC TIPS
- Incorporate Frequent Rest Breaks: Adjust your work habits and practice activity modification to reduce repetitive mechanical stress on the median nerve.
- Optimize Ergonomics: Use an ergonomically contoured computer mouse that fits your hand size, and maintain proper posture to minimize nerve entrapment and tension.
- Micro-Stretches: After every 15–30 minutes of continuous typing or repetitive motion, take 10–30 seconds to gently massage and stretch your wrist to relieve tension.
Medical Note: If you experience any of these symptoms, please consult an orthopedic or hand specialist promptly for accurate diagnosis and timely clinical management.

For further information or consultation, please contact:
TAM TRI NHA TRANG GENERAL HOSPITAL
Address: 57–59 Cao Thang Street, Nam Nha Trang Ward, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam.
Website: http://bvtamtrinhatrang.com.vn/
Phone: 0906 557 535
24/7 Emergency Hotline: 0935 088 802