CONDITION WE TREAT, UMM SUQEIM, DUBAI

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment in Dubai

Non-surgical, drug-free care for tingling or numb hands, assessed wrist to neck.

Looking for carpal tunnel syndrome treatment in Dubai without going straight to surgery? Our chiropractors assess the median nerve along its whole path, from the neck and shoulder down to the wrist, because compression often occurs at more than one point. Care is drug-free and non-surgical, and a conservative course of treatment is a sensible first step before considering an operation.

Non-surgical approach

Drug-free care

DHA-licensed team

Same-day appointments and walk-ins welcome. Just call or WhatsApp and we will fit you in.

SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS

Is this what you are feeling?

Pins and needles in the fingers

Tingling in the thumb, index, middle and ring fingers, typically sparing the little finger, is the hallmark pattern of median nerve compression.

Symptoms worse at night

You wake with numb, tingling hands and need to shake or rub them before the feeling returns. Symptoms often flare during rest and after work.

Weak thumb and clumsy grip

Pinching, buttoning a shirt or holding a cup feels weak or unreliable, and small objects slip from your fingers more than they used to.

Aggravated by keyboard work

Long hours of typing and mouse use with the wrist flexed are strongly associated with carpal tunnel symptoms, especially with poor desk ergonomics.

Tingling hands during pregnancy

Fluid retention in pregnancy commonly compresses the median nerve. It often settles after delivery, but gentle treatment can bring relief before then.

Pain reaching the forearm

Aching in the forearm alongside hand symptoms can point to irritation higher up the nerve, in the elbow, shoulder or neck, not just at the wrist.

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OUR APPROACH

How we treat carpal tunnel syndrome at EEMC

What carpal tunnel syndrome is

Carpal tunnel syndrome is the result of compression of the median nerve in an anatomical tunnel at the base of the wrist. The compression may be caused by tendonitis, tenosynovitis or water retention, and it produces pins and needles in all the fingers except the little finger, weakness of the thumb when pinching, and symptoms that worsen at rest, after work and at night. It is most common in women, most prevalent between 30 and 50 years of age, usually affects the dominant hand, and involves both hands in around half of cases.

Why it happens

Many cases are caused by working habits involving repeated wrist flexion, made worse when the fingers are held in a tight fist, and the condition is highly associated with continuous keyboard work and poor ergonomics. It is also very common during pregnancy, where it is often linked to puffiness and water retention and frequently resolves after delivery; gentle chiropractic techniques can help mothers-to-be in the meantime, an area Lauren Boyd focuses on. Importantly, the median nerve is often compressed or irritated at more than one point, a pattern called double crush syndrome. Neck conditions such as cervical arthritis, disc herniation or muscle tension can irritate the nerve roots before the nerve ever reaches the wrist, making it more vulnerable at the tunnel itself. Similar symptoms can also come from thoracic outlet syndrome, tendonitis, epicondylitis, neuropathies and vascular problems, which is why careful differential assessment matters.

How we treat it

After taking a full case history, we carry out orthopaedic and chiropractic tests on the wrist, elbow, shoulder, neck and spine to establish the original cause or causes of your symptoms. Treatment then concentrates on all the areas involved, normally including the spine as well as the hands and wrists. Where neck involvement is significant, our approach overlaps with the care described on our neck pain page, and stubborn soft-tissue components respond well to the myofascial techniques used by Elie Ayoub.

What to expect

Many patients come to us late, after weeks of sleepless nights, worried that surgery is the only option. Most back care professionals agree it is advisable to try a course of conservative treatment before resorting to surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome, and in our practice we have seen meaningful relief in relatively few treatments for many patients. We monitor your progress honestly and will tell you promptly if your case needs a surgical opinion instead.

Good to know

Common questions

Can carpal tunnel syndrome be treated without surgery?

Often, yes. A course of conservative care is widely considered a sensible first step before surgery. Our chiropractors treat the wrist and hand directly and also address the neck and shoulder, because the median nerve is frequently irritated at more than one point. If your case does need a surgical opinion, we will tell you clearly and help you take that step.

Why do you examine my neck when my hand is the problem?

Because of double crush syndrome. The median nerve runs from the neck to the fingers, and irritation at the cervical spine can make the nerve more susceptible to compression at the wrist. Treating only the wrist can miss part of the cause, so we test the wrist, elbow, shoulder and neck at your first assessment to map every contributing point.

I am pregnant and my hands tingle at night. Can you help?

Yes. Carpal tunnel symptoms are very common in pregnancy because of fluid retention, and they often resolve after delivery. In the meantime, gentle chiropractic techniques can ease the pressure and help you sleep. Our team includes a chiropractor with a special focus on pregnancy care, and all treatment is drug-free, which matters when you are expecting.

Do I need a referral or a nerve test before booking?

No referral is needed. You can book directly at our Umm Suqeim clinic and your first visit includes a full case history and orthopaedic testing to establish the cause of your symptoms. If you already have nerve conduction studies or scans, bring them along. If further tests would genuinely change your care, we will say so.

How soon can I get an appointment and will insurance cover it?

We are open every day from 8:30am to 7pm, with same-day appointments often available. Many insurance policies cover chiropractic treatment, and our front desk team will help you check your cover before your first visit so there are no surprises.

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