What They Don't Tell You About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome! Stretches & Treatments 

Love you guys....very informative. I would like to add...don't get discouraged if you don't get significant relief right away. You MUST be consistent in doing the stretches every day for up to several weeks/months before total relief. Also make sure you sleep correctly (on your side) with a pillow between your knees and neck supported and in alignment with your back. It took me several months and I am proud to say I am healed without surgery....totally off meds. I am continuing my stretches and to make sure I stay well, I have built up my core muscles to help support my healing as well as worked on my posture (it's not perfect, but I'm getting there). I had forward head posture, arthritis, and thoracic nerve syndrome....all fixed. My doctor who suggested surgery which involved removing thumb bones is very impressed with my healing! I'm over the moon to dodge surgery and thankful for all your help. Hoping this encourages your readers to keep at it. Stretching, good posture, healthy eating healthy, drinking plenty of water....and staying positive are key to good health! Oh...and watching you guys 😜

Sometimes pain in my body brings me to tears. You guys are my lifeline and I really mean that. You have taught me so much. Thank you.

I’m a 25 year old female with carpal tunnel on both wrists, worse on my dominant right hand. I’ve been a barista for 6 years, which is what caused it, and now am in massage therapy school. The pain has flared up majorly lately, but your videos have been so helpful.

Hi Bob & Brad, I went to the urgent care yesterday & they had a intern student come to check. He was more in a hurry & very unprofessional. He was not able to address my questions nor my concerns. I wanted to get a doctors note for two weeks off from work. I have two jobs as a realtor & as a Beauty consultant at Target … where the management makes you work insanely with no human consideration. Instead, he wrote me a note saying only 18 boxes a day is suitable for me. Sooo disappointed. I learned a lot from your video so thank you so much. I hope in the future ppl who join medicine must remember why they picked that career and show passion & honest dedication.

After over 1-year of irritation, aggravating symptoms and numerous doctor visits with NO concrete diagnosis or understanding why my shoulder and wrist/hand were numb and tingling - I am incredibly grateful to your channel and information provided! I took this video to my doctor and said this is EXACTLY what I am experiencing!! Thank you so much for your helpful videos♥️

Anything and everything we need to know. Have a pain? Check with these guys on how to get rid of it without drugs! Love you, Brad and Bob!

Thanks guys....again. Whenever something in this old jalopy breaks down, I head on over to Bob & Brad.

Working professionally in arts and writing. I just wanted to say thank you for this comprehensive video. That one exercise with the arm outstretched (palm facing the wall and neck bent) made a world of difference, it really did. It's great that you emphasised the importance of 'being a wimp' when it matters and that more pain =/= more gain so thank you for that. Using an arm brace, a strong balm for massaging, regular stretches, and lots of sleep and over the last couple days my grip is slowly returning, strength renewing. I'll be taking another week or so of rest just in case. To anyone else reading this, the worst thing you could do to yourself right now is to expect results quick. Give your body credit and trust that you will get better in good time. Try out the exercises gently (very very gently and slowly) and don't forget the importance of deep breathing as you do them. If you're emotionally overwrought and panicking you could hurt yourself further. Release the tension. Hydrate well, sleep deep (your body heals during deep sleep), and give yourself as much time as you can. You don't want to see incremental improvement and jump back into work as if you're all better, only to get injured again. You're going to be ok, medical procedure or no. Give yourself time.

Thank you Bob and Brad!!! You are making my life a whole lot easier to resolve pain and avoid any more surgery - Unless it is life threatening (and even then) I'll never have another surgery that could make things a lot worse. WE CAN HEAL without surgery!

I can't believe how knowledgeable I've become from watching these videos! Thanks for taking the time and effort to create & post these.

I feel like you guys are so awesome because you're make us feel happier and in a good mood. It's like I forget about my pain and just enjoy watching you guys lol

I tried doing the stretches as you were showing us, and it feels SO good. Imagine feeling better the very first time. Thank you for helping us. I will keep doing these.

these stretches feel so good, thank you.

I watched this video a week ago. I have done the stretching of the shoulders with a scarf as shown and I'm blown away at the relief. Not only in my wrist and hands but I can actually move my head fully from left to right without pain, something I couldn't do after months of physio. Thank you both so much.

These guys are outstanding in what they do. I had three fingers on each had which were trigering. I watched one of their videos for this problem. Today none of those fingers are trigering! I still do the exercises to keep things flowing. Thank you so much for being the best at what you do.

This was so insightful and helpful. Thank you for making this resource and information available to everyone!

I love how you guys explain the anatomy. It gives me better comprehension of what my body is doing when I do the stretches. Thanks guys!

Fantastic session guys! my wife just had the operation today but I wish I/we had watched this earlier. This was a very clear and thorough explanation for me! From what you've said I'm sure she has issues from her shoulders as well. I'll get her to watch it too!! Thanks again. Keep do what you're doing please!

Great demo on carpal tunnel. I am massage therapist for 20 years. I thought I had carpal tunnel but all your tests dont indicate I have it. I like the stretches though to help my clients and what to look for. I never realized the medial nerve starts so far up by the neck! Knowledge is power and I am excited to educate my clients on this topic to try and avoid surgery if possible. You guys are awesome!!!

After watching this video I know my wrists, hands, and fingers are beyond help on my own. A couple of years ago my neurologist wanted me to get surgery before my carpal tunnel got to this point, but I felt that it wasn’t necessary then. I hope no one who has carpal tunnel ever gets to the point where I am.

Thank you to you both for this free advice and expertise on carpel tunnel. Very informative and the stretching really helps ease some of the pain. Thank you

No, I'll never get bored while watching you guys! Much thanks & love to you both.

Thank you both. Helping others here is Such a blessing

Seriously you guys are amazing!!! Great information and you make it easy to understand :) Does anyone else suffer from a feeling of "bruising" on the palm? When I wake up in the mornings it feels like my palm is bruised, no tingling or numbness, it just feels bruised and warm.

Extremely helpful videos. As a whole, this channel is a real service to society.

This channel is wonderful. Thank you so much for your help!

Thank you so much Dr. Brad & Dr. Bob I have been really struggling with carpal tunnel syndrome... It has been almost 3 months but since past couple of days the tingling sensation has been very frequent and strong.. this video has really helped me in a day more than the medicines and my doctor visits. You guys are awesome 🤗

Keep up the good work guys. Happy new year!

After watching this few min video helped me work an 8 hour shift on the production line with little or no pain ! Thanks so much 🧑‍🏭 I weld replacement parts for John Deere and toro 😊🙏

Thanks for the info, I've been doing yoga/deep stretching for many years but that stretch you demonstrated was tight and e ven a little painful for me. That tells me its an area that needs attention. I used to think I had carpal tunnel but am suspecting that its the nerve in the neck. Can't wait to add this stretch to my reperatiore!

Thank you for posting this. Very useful info for us gamers and computer geeks. You guys rock!

Thank you guys so much. I’m 22 years old. I had to get carpal tunnel surgery on my right hand because I wasn’t able to sleep more than 2-3 hours at a time. My left hand isn’t as bad and this has been an excellent resource.

I've learned so much by watching this. Very worthwhile. Thank you!

Great video. Thanks for additional Carpal Tunnel stretches and recommendations.

Turned 50 and starting to hurt a bit. Thank you guys for helping my knee, you videos worked for dislocation. Now I have a tingling in hand. 17 years or office typing will do that.

I'm 32, I have this in my left hand. I hate it so much and it can bring to tears to how painful it is!

I’m happy that you’re informing about those physical tests. Because I have done those and my doctors are not patient enough to wait through 5 seconds let alone 60.

LOVE you guys! Twice, two different problems, SOLVED by this channel and you two amazing guys. Thanks.

As a musician (bass, Piano, guitar), I was pretty bummed when my wrists starting acting up despite paying attention to proper technique. This video has made me feel a little better and realize it's not the end of the world yet. My issues, most likely, are probably the result of my wrist position while I sleep as well as my job. I'm going to start stretching and just bought some braces to wear.

You guys are amazing thank you so much!!! Gracias!

This was so helpful. I have carpel tunnel syndrome diagnosed. The position of my neck is the only thing that causes symptoms of numbness. The doctors want to skip directly to surgery. They didn't suggest any therapy, wearing a brace, or exercises. I kept telling them I believe my neck is the main cause. Without ever checking anything in my neck, they said you have carpel tunnel, you need surgery. I was left on my own to seek out these options. I'm so thankful for videos like this.

Thanks a tonne. I will try those exercises, as I just developed it today, in my 62nd year of my life, Regards from Antonio, Goa the state of India. I will keep you updated.

Thanks guys! I needed these reminders now that my wrist pain has returned.

This was very informative. Will start on this right away! Thanks

This is what I needed, thank you.

Great video! Exactly the information I was looking for 😀

Great info. Looking forward to trying your suggestions. How about a downloadable worksheet or checklist?

Thank you for all your videos, this and your tennis elbow videos have helped tremendously. What brand of brace is that in your video? looks more comfy than the one I have currently.

This is exactly what I needed. I had really strong suspicion I have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, so I bought vertical mouse and started with some stretches and exercises. But only after this video I've discovered that my problem is not only in the wrist area, but also in my shoulder and neck. I've never connected those two problems. Now I can treat it properly. Thanks, guys!

I have this diagnosed in one side and it causes excruciating stabbing, cutting, digging nerve pain in my thumb. Amitryptiline has helped a lot and the brace at night stops flare ups. I also get a stabbing pain in my armpit that travels into the palm of my hand. I'm going to try those stretches and see if it improves. Thank you for putting up these videos. It's a huge help during this pandemic too when seeing a physio isn't easy. Your exercises have helped my arthritic knee, my episodes of bursitis and hopefully my arthritic hip will improve soon too. You do make a huge difference.

So glad that I found you guys

You fellas are great! Thank you for all you do!

Hey guys, great channel, just come across your channel, I'm a late 30s guy bodybuilder and get a lot pain in my wrists and elbows, just great tips and keep up the great work

I love you guys. You are always my go to when I have pain. Thank you!!

Thank you guys so much for the video, it helped me out so much

Thanks so much. Very practical approach and so careful advising the slow and gentle approach. ☀️😎🎼

Doctors Bob and Brad you are indeed the best 💖 thank you!

Thanks for the info. Already had my left hand surgery, now my right hand is acting up. Thanks to this video you explained it so that I may be able to avoid surgery with exercise.

Thank you for making this video.

excellent content fellas

great information guys. hope I look as young as y'all when I hit the 50s

Hit the nail right on the head and it was hilarious! You guys are awesome. Great information thanks so much you helped my find my reasons toward these symptoms and its exactly what you mentioned. Keyboard up high slouched down at a crappy workstation

You guys bsolutely great !! First of all,, thanks for your fullfill positive energy🙏

These are so helpful guys!

Yep you guys are verry informitive always like to know what you know.thanks for sharing😉

Thats why chin tucks werent helping me for one month this exercise gave me instant relief actually

Thanks this explains my pain, I am a seamstress and spend 8-10 hrs a day hunched over a sewing machine or hauling heavy wedding gowns around the sewing room. I will try your stretching exercises as I have almost constant tingling in my thumb & adgaisant two fingers

Thanks a lot from the bottom of my heart ♥️

I have had this since I was 50. I’m 74 now and wear tight knitted gloves to bed. It helps somewhat. Doing exercises for it now. Seems to be getting better.

I love these guys!! Thank you, thank you Bob + Brad for posting such great info!!! You are helping so many people get relief. :)

Super helpful. Thanks gents!

So helpful one again. Thanks guys x

Hey Bob and Brad I am also getting benefits from your videos very informative You Guys are doing an excellent Job 👍

Y’all kick ass! Thx so much

You two are so helpful. Twice I was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome, through never conduction studies. I have had it over 30 years. At this point it happens even when I am sleeping with braces on my wrists. The pain even pops up when I am swimming. I am afraid of surgery, since I do and sell art and craft work, at shows and online. I also have neck pain from disc problems and scoliosis. I am trying to avoid surgery; however, the carpal tunnel pain has become constant. I am a retired psychotherapist, and would like to engage in writing a novel. The time then spent on the computer, probably would increase the pain in my hands.

You guys are fantastic

Thanks for this! I've also found doing wrist strengthening exercises really helps also. I use those handle things you squeeze in your hand.

Thank you so much for the clear information and exercise taught .God bless you both

Thank you so much I feel so much better mentally . I was so scared

These guys are awesome and actually care..

Thank you so much! I was doing the glide excercise against the wall and wondering if pain is good or bad, I even asked my GP and she suggested that I tough out the pain! And the information regarding proper keyboard position online is so contradicotry!

Thanks again for the carpal tunnel info. Wish I would have researched more before surgery 9 months ago (on one hand). Now my neck is so tight and I'll use your exercises. Also, not going to have surgery on other hand which my doctor suggested. Repaired hand still has issues, however, different issues than before the surgery! Now will watch your other video about neck pain!

thanks for the information

Oh my gosh thank you so much I thought I had cts but the neck pain is what I think is causing my hand pain because I’ve had pain on the left side of my neck, the left side of my arm, and then pain and weakness in my left hand as well. Thank you so much

I am a musician, I play hand drumming and I started feeling tingling on my wrist, I like your videos and right away look for you, am going to start this stretching exercises and will let you know thanks for your help.

Thanks guys.

Good Stuff gentlemen. Guys look great.

Great advice!!!

You guys are brilliant. You may not be 'cool' 😂 but so informative and my first port of call when something starts to go wrong.

You guys are awesome!!

Love these guys.

Good job guys you guys are great…God bless

Thank you so much.

You guys give me so much hope. Thank you guys so much. I just heard about carpal tunnel syndrome a week ago when my doctor diagnosed me with it. He said I may need a cortisone shot in both wrists (yes, it’s on both sides) if not surgery. I told my physical therapist and he gave me a list of exercises to do to help it. Some of which you demonstrate. I hope I don’t need to have surgery with these exercises. Thank you guys so much.

Really informative 👍

You guys are awesome and funny! Thank you!!!!

you two are THE BEST

Thank you so much Dr.

I do hair for a living. I have carpal tunnel in my left hand, I got a shot in my hand this past Friday and it did NOTHING. I ran across you guys and did the stretches and now I have SOME relief. Im going to start doing them before and after I do hair. Thank you! 💕

Thank you!