Home Remedies for Wrist and Hand Pain

When someone has carpel tunnel, it can impair them from doing very simple and mundane tasks such as writing and arts & crafts. There are costly and somewhat risky surgical procedures that can be done to reduce the symptoms of it, but they are not always guaranteed to work effectively. If this route isn't for you, there are natural remedies you can take to relieve the pain.

For a more immediate relief, soak your hand in very warm water. Fill your sink or a bucket of water with hot water. Just make sure it isn't scolding. Add some Epson salts to it and soak your hand or hands in there for twenty minutes, if you have the time. If not, at least ten minutes will help tremendously.

Use a hand brace. You can purchase these at stores such as Walgreens or Wal-mart for around $20. They keep your wrist straight which reduces the friction of the carpel tunnel bone in your wrist that flares up and causes pain. It may be hard to use while doing tasks such as typing, but you can wear it in the night to give your wrists support and much needed rest.

Use massage to remedy wrist pain. Ask a family member to massage your hand and wrist, paying special attention to the tendons in the wrist where the blood flow needs circulation. Promoting blood flow will bring about relief to other areas of pain from carpel tunnel syndrome. Although wrist pain may be a factor, it is likely that there is also pain in your hand and forearm. Have someone massage thoroughly on all the areas of pain due to your carpel tunnel syndrome.

Use an ice pack or a hot pack. Some people find relief from having ice packs placed directly on their inner wrist to reduce inflammation. However, others find more relief from hot packs placed on the areas of pain throughout the hand, wrist and arm. Another tried method carpel tunnel syndrome individuals use are a combination between the two. See which method works best for you.

Use ergonomic equipment. This may mean switching to an ergonomic pen (that usually costs around $6) or getting a gel-filled wrist support for your arms as you type on your computer. I've even seen ergonomic crochet tools for the crocket artist. Be on the lookout for such products that are easy on your hands and wrists.