Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a medical condition in which the median nerve is compressed at the wrist. It is also sometimes known as Median Neuropathy at the Wrist. The condition can lead to pain, paresthesias, and muscle weakness in the forearm and hand.

Other symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome include:

• Numbness
• Tingling
• Pain in the thumb and fingers
• Weakened grip

These symptoms often get worse at night and may also be noticed more while you are still in your working environment. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can be brought on by a number of different aspects and repetitive motions are just one of them. If you are working in a job that involves repetitive moments of the wrist, i.e. office worker, then precautions should be in place to ensure Carpal Tunnel Syndrome doesn’t cause a problem. Aspects such as regular breaks and the right shaped and supportive furniture should be in place if your work involves the risk of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is caused by the compression of the median nerve. It is a multi-faceted problem and can therefore be challenging to treat; however there are a large number of possible treatments, including; immobilising braces, physiotherapy, massage therapy, anti-inflammatory and hand activities.

If you are suffering from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or you have suffered from it in the last three years as a result of your working environment then you could be entitled to compensation. Here at Accident Consultant we are personal injury accident specialists who have already helped a multitude of people to gain compensation after they have suffered an industrial disease due to unsafe working conditions.

Here at Accident Consultant we have a team of highly trained solicitors and lawyers who are here to help you with all aspects of your personal injury compensation claim. If you have suffered in the last three years through no fault of your own then get in touch with Accident Consultant today and we will do everything we can to ensure that your compensation claim is a success.