Why didn’t my doctor say I needed this? I asked multiple times and she said most people don’t need exercises or PT. Thank you for helping us who have poor instructions from our doctors.
Thank you very much for this great video. I had a surgery 2 days ago and today I started your excercises. They do not cause any pain. It is also worth mentioning that especially in first days after surgery you shpuld keep your wrist higer above the ground than your elbow at all times to prevent swelling. When on the bed use pillow to support your wrist.
It is UNBELIEVABLE & UNACCEPTABLE that my surgeon didn't tell me to do any of these after surgery. 3 weeks later - this has helped SO MUCH. THANK YOU for caring about people enough to share these with us for free. ❤
There are many components to relieving carpal tunnel syndrome pain quickly. One plan I discovered which succeeds in merging these is the Dariks Pain Destroyer (google it if you're interested) definately the most useful resource that I've seen. Check out the extraordinary info .
My surgeon said I have no restrictions. Do whatever I feel like. Had stitches removed today and fingers very stiff and painful. Wife just saw that I should feel ‘significantly better’ ….in 30 days! No wonder I have no restrictions. I could’ve used these exercises after pain was over day three or four. It’s now 10 days. I moved fingers vigorously immediately following surgery figuring I’d get ahead of stiffness while I felt nothing. Thinking that just aggravated the trauma and made the next three days so bad. Will do things differently for the other hand. Can’t be worse than this experience…I hope.
@@DreamingHearts same thing I just had my left haand done today and they said nothing , He just said You can drive your car tomorrow and do whatever you want but no heavy lifting.
@@DreamingHearts I thought maybe it's only my doctor who didn't tell me anything about exercing the hand but now I see that it's the surgeon bad tendency for not explaining or sharing enough information with patients. Thanks to u-tube videos
I had carpal tunnel and ulnar nerve entrapment surgery the same day and my surgeon did tell me to do some of these exercises. They really do help prevent stiffness. It actually feels really good. I was lucky. No pain at all post surgery. But my wife made sure I did my exercises and elevated my arm to prevent swelling. Good luck everyone. The exercises presented here in the video are fantastic!
I'm doing a bilateral, but only one hand at a time is highly recommended, so I did my first today which was the left wrist. They absolutely did not give me exercise tips besides a plethora of instructions on what not to do. I'm glad I came across your video; I hope it's widely seen by those who are undergoing this operation, as it's madly helpful. Thank you for this.
Your videos are timeless! Thank you! Just got out of surgery @ 0830, 7/19/23. I will be doing these. My doctor didn’t say anything about these exercises.
On my birthday! I hope you are doing better now! I too had surgery on my right hand 3/29/23 and hopefully these exercises will help with my pain and stiffness! It sure does suck to get old! lol! Good luck with your post surgery!
Thank you so much!!! I just had the endoscopic procedure done 3 days ago and was told to go ahead and move my hand but had no idea how or how much. It hurts and feels stiff. You are a blessing!!!
Thank you so much sissy for sharing this helpful exercise about carpal tunnel syndrome surgery..Last week Saturday May 21 I undergo a carpal tunnel syndrome surgery thanks god done successful operation but now I’m recovery rest and do my best to exercise my right hands thanks for sharing this very interesting sis sending love and support stay connected thanks god bless ❤️
I had surgery on my right hand on March 29, 2023 and they had to do 4 different things to that one hand, 1. Carpal tunnel, 2. scrape some arthritis off the top of my hand inside- ,3. take a cyst-(digital mucus cyst) off my thumb knuckle and 4. a (Trapeziectomy)-replace a bone in the lower part of the thumb with a pin/thin wire. I have had quite a bit of pain too since then, and even though I have been doing some simple exercises but not as much I should be, it seemed to be getting better, but here lately, I’ve been having a lot of pain in it first thing in the morning when I wake up! I’ve been putting ice and Voltaren gel on it throughout the day, but it still hurts, but mostly in the morning time! Now, I just found this video and I am going to start doing these exercises to see if they will help with that pain! Thank you so much for sharing your video!
Too bad I didn't see this right after my surgery on 1.5.24. I'm having a lot of issues in my right hand, which is my predominant hand. I had Xrays done & Reactive Sympathetic Dystrophy can't be ruled out per the Radiologist reading the Xrays. No exercises were given to me until my stitches were taken out.
Thank you so much. I had my operation on the 7th January 2023 and its been really painful after the stitches were out. I'm hoping these exercises will help with the pain and get some hand movement back. I still can't use my hand properly, even holding a paper towel hurts.
@@cuisineallfuntravelnetwork8615 I continued the exercises and my wrist has improved immensely including my reflexes. The surgery itself was really successful, I'm not getting the symptoms I did and can enjoy things again even being able to help my mum again with washing up or carrying shopping. I'm definitely feeling the benefits of the exercises and it's part of my daily routine now.
I had my surgery January 1923 and today it is July 3. For the past two weeks my thumb has been popping every time I move it and it’s got my hand with my thumb hurting like crazy. I do have an appointment at the end of August is the earliest I could get in.
This is very helpful. I had my surgery on Aug 16 and received instructions to do exercises but unfortunately there were no suggested exercises. Thanks again!
@franhar8292 i didn't do them the day of surgery but i started trying to move my fingers and do a few of the stretching exercises. I have to admit it did hurt a little because my fingers/hand were numb and sore. There wasn't extreme pain after surgery. It was tolerable with 800mg ibuprofen or tylenol pm at night.
@franhar8292 i didn't do them the day of surgery but i started trying to move my fingers and do a few of the stretching exercises maybe 3 days after surgery. I have to admit it did hurt a little because my fingers/hand were numb and sore.
Thank you Michelle for sharing this. I just had CT surgery yesterday and going to PT today. It's nice to run into your information too! These look to be just what I need to do while elevating and watching Matlock!!!
I also had the endoscopic surgery 2 days ago but at the same time my trigger finger so I have 2 incisions. I was told to do the same types of exercises as you but was more curious with the thumb it seems to make it a little bit harder
Thank you Michelle. My surgeon did not give me any exercises to do following surgery & after 2 weeks told me to ‘start using hand’ when I asked for an exercise plan!!! I will follow your advice. Many thanks ❤
I had my carpel tunnel surgery on January 24th, only 1 hand , I was awake through the procedure they injected lidocaine to numb the hand, afterwards as the nurse wrapped my hand the only instructions she gave verbally was wiggly your fingers. They did give written instructions,it dont give much to do's or not to do's. I'm calling them back today because I had to rewrap it because the wound area kept getting. exposed.. Thanks for your video. It helped a lot
Thanks for the info. I had my surgery on my right wrist about 6 years ago. Went well. Had my left wrist done June 30. This one did well too. Came home with Tecaderm tape with a bandage. Had stitches out after 2 weeks. Still a little swollen but using it quite a bit.
Had Carpal Tunnel surgery on my left hand yesterday. I wasn't given any instructions even though I phoned the nurse to ask. I have watched your video and was wondering when I should start the exercises and how often I should do them. Look forward to your reply.
I got my surgery 1 week pass already and tomorrow my doctor will remove stritch and my hand doing great... Hope so, this surgery really help.. i was diagnosed before severe bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome..
I had surgery today and I could play saxophone no problem. I mean I don't play but I have no pain at all ( I don't take any pain meds) and I feel great.
After surgery, do we need to wear a brace at night? My doctor didn't tell me anything about that or of exercises, which I'm sadly having to look up on my own.
A brace at night? I had the surgery today my bandages they put on me are so big that there is no way to put any brace on that hand...you dont need that . Look at her hank on that video this is how your hand looks like after the durgery.
@@VoltomessNot True! @DreamingHearts had a great question. I just had endoscopic surgery and only have a large bandaid covered by clear surgical tape. And not around my whole hand only on over incision.
@@hildamartinez8545 are you 5yo or something? every doctor can do whatever they want regarding bandages one can do it simple another can do 20x more. You can't just say OH IT'S NOT TRUE based on your experience because it's stupid, every doctor is different.
Michele what's your experience with patients who have had hydrodisection release for carpal tunnel vs. endoscopic release? I'm considering both options. Thanks!
Hi michelle…my mom underwent CTS 4 weeks back. Now, the stitches are gone, but there is swelling in the hand since a week and pain in the fingers. She also complains of pain in surgery site while stretching her palm. Pls help…n guide us…would be extremely grateful🙏
I had mine 6 weeks ago and the pain in my palm is so severe. I can't even open a doorknob because it pushes on the palm. Is this normal? I have great range of motion in the wrist but the palm is horrific. Tyvm
Hi Michelle, do these exercises also apply if you've had endoscopic release? I ask because the incisions are in different places and not sure if bending the wrist (where there is a fresh incision) could do any damage? Thanks
Hi Michelle it's been like a month and a week and I'm still experiencing pain in the wrist where the incision is is that normal? It's like a sharp pain that starts at the incision and shoots down the arm near the incision. Another question is since it's been over a month are these some exercises that I can do or are there other excersises?
It is normal at 5 weeks to still have pain and discomfort at the palm and incision area and in fact along the path of the median nerve. It really depends on how bad your nerve was compressed. If you feel as if it has not gotten any better than a few weeks ago then I would recommend to follow up with your doctor or see a hand therapist.
@@VirtualHandCare Hello Michelle. Oh my God thank you for responding I wasnt sure you would reply. The pain It's just in the palm and right where the incision is there's sharp pain when i move it at times and lift something. My surgery was 10/22/19. One last question at what point does all the pain in the palm and incision area go away completely?
@@niathenurse The pain should start to decrease around 10-12 weeks but everyone is different. You may not be able to put pressure on the palm for up to 6 months. Again it depends on your activity level, type of release, how bad the nerve was compressed, your health, and many other factors.
@@niathenurse Hi,I feel as though I'm looking in a mirror. I,too, had Carpal tunnel Surgery recently...{29th November},and,am experiencing very similar pain the pain you describe. I've taken note of what The response was from Michelle at Virtual Hand Care as well. Typing is a headache being only able to use my little finger on my left hand. The other fingers seem to give me nasty "zapping" pain if I try to use them. Maybe it's too soon? I am doing the exercises recommended by Michelle's Virtual Hand Care video,but every morning is a horror. This morning I tried warm bathing of my wrist /hand. Slight relief,but,didn't last long. I'm frustrated. the last carpal Tunnel surgery last year was perfect. This one is not so good. I hope things start sorting out for you. I understand just how you feel,and,I'm not looking forward to this lasting 6 months!! Good Luck.
I found the surgery to be very unpleasant. Mine was done under local anaesthetic, and the tourniquet was hard going. The surgeon told me to book physio for 2 weeks following surgery.
respected madam i still feeling same symptoms like numbness in thumb , index and middle finger even after surgery. What are possible causes ? My dr said your median nerve is compress badly hence take much time in proper recovery😢
I'm still swollen 5 weeks later was told no lefting but didn't tell me to stretch. At 4 week reevaluation she said order some therapy putty. Not which stiffness no real information. Started this today. I'm out of work for another 4 weeks. Not enjoying staying home. Also gotta do my left side as well. Not rushing that. No way no how.
I'm so pissed off right now. My Dr. The supposed best in the Midwest for CTS gave me NO instructions any exercises at all. Only for a follow up in a month. Also I'm more than 36 hours out from surgery and my entire hand (except my pinky) is STILL as dead numb as it was when I woke up from surgery. They tell me that's normal. I call 🐂💩. I've had 3 surgeries in the past 2 years (4 including this) 2 full knees and a rotator cuff. The anesthesia wore off with 18 hours on all of them. I feel like something went wrong and now I have a mostly useless hand. So yeah. That's awesome.
I just had surgery today. My doctor didn't say anything ,I've got swear pain now my fingers look swell ,I'm following your exercise but it's hurt me more and doing this make stretching on stiches😢
I just had surgery 6 days ago and now my thumb hurts really bad. I did move my fingers very way I could. The numb is still there. Please someone tell me what to so my Dr still hasn't gotten back to me. This is crazy.
My hand was in a cast for almost two months I broke my wrist the insurance I had no one accepted it I barely got insurance and still nothing happening can you please help me with finger exercises cuz my fingers are really stiff. I cannot bend them whatsoever thank you
Lola Leath here is a link to a video I made several years ago but still helping many people with finger stiffness - th-cam.com/video/jTIFzUEZMtw/w-d-xo.html. I highly recommend seeing a hand therapist as well. The sooner the better!
I had endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery today (11/4/22). My fingers look like fat little and insanely swollen sausages. The fingers are also insanely hot and numb although, granted I did get a block near the armpit of the shoulder and at the wrist with mainly bupivacaine to extend the length of time between surgery and the onset of a CIDP exacerbation along with me having ran my maintenance dose of IVIG the night prior (11/3/22) and getting 50mg of iv hydrocortisone (because I also have adrenal insufficiency but am hoping that it will contribute to extending the time before the onset of the exacerbation as well). However, we are only optimistic for 72 hours between the surgery and the exacerbation onset with a high likelihood of it starting soon after the blocks wear off (about 36hrs post block placement) and the exacerbation starting between 40 and 48hrs after the block placement. Of course I already have told my ortho that I will be requesting OT while in the hospital to help with managing pain because I also have CRPS, central pain syndrome along with hyperalgesia and allodynia (because apparently my body hates itself, idk....). And he absolutely agrees with therapy to help with the pain because it will absolutely help with progress in therapy after the stitches are removed. I can definitely say that it's a good thing that my pain management team (from the same practice) has me on halfway decent pain meds (dilaudid by mouth and emla cream topically.
🤨 My doctor and nurses said specifically that wiggling IS good. AND btw straight after surgery your hand is SO swollen it’s almost impossible to bend your fingers for the first 24-48 hrs. Sorry your video had only given me SOME helpful info.
well mine didn't tell me to do any exercises... i had my surgery done monday, and i'm just now researching in to what exercises to use. He also said my stiches come out in three weeks. Isn't three weeks a bit long?
@@DreamingHearts yeah my first operation they sent me home and said someone from physiotherapist department will call you…. They never did so I didn’t do exercises for weeks and my strength came back way later than it should have so this time round I’m onto it! And 3 weeks????😱 no no no if they said you’ll need to get them out it’s 7-10 days unless you have dissolvable stitches then you’ll need to get checked up to make sure they’re dissolving. I also suggest a soft squishy ball ( I have one made for kids ya know with those little orb things I don’t recommend a foam ball at first they’re to hard) ♥️happy healing
Im able to do all of these stretches less than 12 hours post surgery (even leaving this comment only 11 hours since surgery.) Except for the wrist back and forth but thats mostly to do with apprehension and fear of ripping stitches and also bulkiness. I think it really depends on the individual and how their body reacts to surgery and physical trauma.
it all turned out ok. (no special procedures, just simple exercices) Swelling disappeared completely and strength is moderate (not like a healthy hand, but usable to hold a cup of tea, plate of soup).
@@ubuntuposix funnily enough, I had mine done on Thursday, and today I can't even feel like I've had surgery done on it. No pain, no swelling. Nothing.
How long after surgery do we have to do the finger tip and finger knuckle bend? I'm at 7 weeks and doing great, I'm just tired of this tedious exercise... My PT Lady says I can stop, but I'm wondering if this is common in your opinion. Thank you!
@@bmp713 mostly gone. I feel a faint numbness when I rest my arm against a high counter at work, other than that... It's absolutely gone. Also... I felt a lot of relief taking a natural vitamin b complex supplement. Not the synthetic vitamin b's, only natural helped the numbness and tingling almost go away completely before I had surgery. You could try that and see if it helps alleviate your symptoms. I would still do the surgery again it really helped, but the natural vitamin b's gave me relief in the interim.
@@Anon_E_Muss Thank you. Thats great you had such good results. Do you know what caused the CTS in your case? Was it endoscopic or open release surgery? Do you feel any pain in your hands or wrists after recovering from the surgery? Did cortisone shots help at all with the numbness and tingling?
@@bmp713 I had gradually increasing carpal tunnel numbness and tingling for about a year before I went to a consultation with a surgeon (who did my coworkers). I believe it came from my repetitive motions I perform at work. I had open release on the carpal tunnel. Recovery was fast, about 5/6 weeks? Did my post surgical exercises as recommend. Now no nighttime numbness or tingling whatsoever. Never tried cortisone shots, I avoided it and scheduled surgery because I didn't want to cause any permanent nerve damage by delaying the surgery. I don't experience any pain after the surgery, only when doing the scar massage for the first three or so weeks. You must do scar massage to prevent the scar tissue from accumulating around the nerve as your incision fully heals. Your surgeon will tell you when and how to do this procedure. Highly recommended!
Why didn’t my doctor say I needed this? I asked multiple times and she said most people don’t need exercises or PT. Thank you for helping us who have poor instructions from our doctors.
My doc just told me to make a gentle fist a few times a day.
Because doctors don’t know anything outside of what they do. Lots of PHD morons.
Same. I did some of these on my own without being told to do so. I wish I thought to look these up beforehand
I’m a week post surgery and these exercises have been so helpful.
I am 4 weeks out from surgery. This is a great video. I got no home care information
Thank you very much for this great video. I had a surgery 2 days ago and today I started your excercises. They do not cause any pain. It is also worth mentioning that especially in first days after surgery you shpuld keep your wrist higer above the ground than your elbow at all times to prevent swelling. When on the bed use pillow to support your wrist.
It is UNBELIEVABLE & UNACCEPTABLE that my surgeon didn't tell me to do any of these after surgery. 3 weeks later - this has helped SO MUCH.
THANK YOU for caring about people enough to share these with us for free. ❤
There are many components to relieving carpal tunnel syndrome pain quickly. One plan I discovered which succeeds in merging these is the Dariks Pain Destroyer (google it if you're interested) definately the most useful resource that I've seen. Check out the extraordinary info .
My surgeon said I have no restrictions. Do whatever I feel like. Had stitches removed today and fingers very stiff and painful. Wife just saw that I should feel ‘significantly better’ ….in 30 days! No wonder I have no restrictions. I could’ve used these exercises after pain was over day three or four. It’s now 10 days. I moved fingers vigorously immediately following surgery figuring I’d get ahead of stiffness while I felt nothing. Thinking that just aggravated the trauma and made the next three days so bad. Will do things differently for the other hand. Can’t be worse than this experience…I hope.
mine didn't tell me what to do either. :/ sigh... thank god for the internet.
@@DreamingHearts same thing I just had my left haand done today and they said nothing , He just said You can drive your car tomorrow and do whatever you want but no heavy lifting.
@@DreamingHearts I thought maybe it's only my doctor who didn't tell me anything about exercing the hand but now I see that it's the surgeon bad tendency for not explaining or sharing enough information with patients. Thanks to u-tube videos
I had carpal tunnel and ulnar nerve entrapment surgery the same day and my surgeon did tell me to do some of these exercises. They really do help prevent stiffness. It actually feels really good. I was lucky. No pain at all post surgery. But my wife made sure I did my exercises and elevated my arm to prevent swelling. Good luck everyone. The exercises presented here in the video are fantastic!
how long did you did those excersises every day? like an hour a day or more?
@@Voltomess I would just do it periodically throughout the day. Maybe 3-4 times a day for a few minutes.
Thank you so much. Just had the release surgery today, pains like hell 😔😔
I'm doing a bilateral, but only one hand at a time is highly recommended, so I did my first today which was the left wrist. They absolutely did not give me exercise tips besides a plethora of instructions on what not to do. I'm glad I came across your video; I hope it's widely seen by those who are undergoing this operation, as it's madly helpful. Thank you for this.
Your videos are timeless! Thank you! Just got out of surgery @ 0830, 7/19/23. I will be doing these. My doctor didn’t say anything about these exercises.
On my birthday! I hope you are doing better now! I too had surgery on my right hand 3/29/23 and hopefully these exercises will help with my pain and stiffness! It sure does suck to get old! lol! Good luck with your post surgery!
Yes thank you 🙏
Thank you so much!!! I just had the endoscopic procedure done 3 days ago and was told to go ahead and move my hand but had no idea how or how much. It hurts and feels stiff. You are a blessing!!!
You are so welcome!
Did you put ice on it after surgery? If so, did the ice get through the thick bandaging? Thank you!
Thank you so much sissy for sharing this helpful exercise about carpal tunnel syndrome surgery..Last week Saturday May 21 I undergo a carpal tunnel syndrome surgery thanks god done successful operation but now I’m recovery rest and do my best to exercise my right hands thanks for sharing this very interesting sis sending love and support stay connected thanks god bless ❤️
Hi
How many days required to recover please
I had surgery on my right hand on March 29, 2023 and they had to do 4 different things to that one hand, 1. Carpal tunnel, 2. scrape some arthritis off the top of my hand inside- ,3. take a cyst-(digital mucus cyst) off my thumb knuckle and 4. a (Trapeziectomy)-replace a bone in the lower part of the thumb with a pin/thin wire. I have had quite a bit of pain too since then, and even though I have been doing some simple exercises but not as much I should be, it seemed to be getting better, but here lately, I’ve been having a lot of pain in it first thing in the morning when I wake up! I’ve been putting ice and Voltaren gel on it throughout the day, but it still hurts, but mostly in the morning time! Now, I just found this video and I am going to start doing these exercises to see if they will help with that pain! Thank you so much for sharing your video!
I've been booked off 3mths temporary disability 😢, mind u my surgery was 6weeks ago, still numb n pain n swelling. Will try these ASAP!
Too bad I didn't see this right after my surgery on 1.5.24. I'm having a lot of issues in my right hand, which is my predominant hand. I had Xrays done & Reactive Sympathetic Dystrophy can't be ruled out per the Radiologist reading the Xrays. No exercises were given to me until my stitches were taken out.
Thanks dear so much. I had surgery last month 🌹
Thank you so much. I had my operation on the 7th January 2023 and its been really painful after the stitches were out. I'm hoping these exercises will help with the pain and get some hand movement back. I still can't use my hand properly, even holding a paper towel hurts.
Omg, I just had a few hours ago, and it's the same hurting a lot. can't even sit stand or lay down 😭😭
How was it ? I think I’m going to have this soon
@@kingmoosa2015did it becomes better. I’m having surgery soon
@@cuisineallfuntravelnetwork8615 I continued the exercises and my wrist has improved immensely including my reflexes. The surgery itself was really successful, I'm not getting the symptoms I did and can enjoy things again even being able to help my mum again with washing up or carrying shopping. I'm definitely feeling the benefits of the exercises and it's part of my daily routine now.
@@kingmoosa2015I'm on week one, stitches removed next week. Finger tips still warm but fingers are stiff
I had my surgery January 1923 and today it is July 3. For the past two weeks my thumb has been popping every time I move it and it’s got my hand with my thumb hurting like crazy. I do have an appointment at the end of August is the earliest I could get in.
Is it ok now, 101 years later?
This is very helpful. I had my surgery on Aug 16 and received instructions to do exercises but unfortunately there were no suggested exercises. Thanks again!
@franhar8292 i didn't do them the day of surgery but i started trying to move my fingers and do a few of the stretching exercises. I have to admit it did hurt a little because my fingers/hand were numb and sore. There wasn't extreme pain after surgery. It was tolerable with 800mg ibuprofen or tylenol pm at night.
@franhar8292 i didn't do them the day of surgery but i started trying to move my fingers and do a few of the stretching exercises maybe 3 days after surgery. I have to admit it did hurt a little because my fingers/hand were numb and sore.
very helpful. How often do I do these exercises each day?
Thank you Michelle for sharing this. I just had CT surgery yesterday and going to PT today. It's nice to run into your information too! These look to be just what I need to do while elevating and watching Matlock!!!
I am having Carpal tunnel surgery tomorrow..this video really is very helpful..will defintley do these excerises
How are you after your surgery
Was wondering the same thing. How are things going for you now???
I also had the endoscopic surgery 2 days ago but at the same time my trigger finger so I have 2 incisions. I was told to do the same types of exercises as you but was more curious with the thumb it seems to make it a little bit harder
Thank you again Michelle, I really appreciate your Xcellent videos and commentary; I'm scheduled for Feb. 22 so I'll be practicing.
This video has helped me so much. Thanks!!!!
Thank you Michelle. My surgeon did not give me any exercises to do following surgery & after 2 weeks told me to ‘start using hand’ when I asked for an exercise plan!!! I will follow your advice. Many thanks ❤
Best video thanks!!
I had my carpel tunnel surgery on January 24th, only 1 hand , I was awake through the procedure they injected lidocaine to numb the hand,
afterwards as the nurse wrapped my hand the only instructions she gave verbally was wiggly your fingers. They did give written instructions,it dont give much to do's or not to do's. I'm calling them back today because I had to rewrap it because the wound area kept getting. exposed.. Thanks for your video. It helped a lot
You are welcome! Written instructions can be hard to follow. Definitely follow up with your doctor about your incision, want to keep that clean!
Thanks for the exercises.. Really appreciate it
thank you!!
Thanks for your information and examples
Thanks for the info 😊
Thank you for this video. Does it matter if you have had endoscopic or open surgery?
Also how many times a day should I try this? Should I try putting my wrist at a 90? My wrist barely moves maybe 35-40 degrees
Thank you!
Thanks for the info. I had my surgery on my right wrist about 6 years ago. Went well. Had my left wrist done June 30. This one did well too. Came home with Tecaderm tape with a bandage. Had stitches out after 2 weeks. Still a little swollen but using it quite a bit.
Your welcome! Hope your recovery is going well.
How well did the surgery work to reverse the numbness and tingling on your thumbs and fingers?
Great...will do this
Thank you so much ❤️
Are this exercises applicable to post op OPEN surgery?
My surgeon applied CAST?
Thank you
I had mine two months ago, and wish I new about these exercises, since I’m having some issues, and was only told to wiggle my fingers
I have like a cast on with a metal brace that won’t let me move my wrist. Lots of swelling and pain it’s been 5 days since my surgery.
Obrigado
Wonderful
Thank you ma'am
So how much pain can i ex I ect? And how soon can i grab and hold things like my hair curling irib? Thank you.
Had Carpal Tunnel surgery on my left hand yesterday. I wasn't given any instructions even though I phoned the nurse to ask. I have watched your video and was wondering when I should start the exercises and how often I should do them. Look forward to your reply.
6-12 hours after surgery and then at least 3 times a day
I got my surgery 1 week pass already and tomorrow my doctor will remove stritch and my hand doing great... Hope so, this surgery really help.. i was diagnosed before severe bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome..
How many times a day do you suggest these exercises?
I’ve been playing saxophone for 55 years how soon do you think I can return to playing after surgery?
Everyone is different and it depends how severe the nerve was compressed. But it is always good to have a return to play program so not to over do it!
I had surgery today and I could play saxophone no problem. I mean I don't play but I have no pain at all ( I don't take any pain meds) and I feel great.
After surgery, do we need to wear a brace at night? My doctor didn't tell me anything about that or of exercises, which I'm sadly having to look up on my own.
A brace at night? I had the surgery today my bandages they put on me are so big that there is no way to put any brace on that hand...you dont need that . Look at her hank on that video this is how your hand looks like after the durgery.
@@VoltomessNot True! @DreamingHearts had a great question. I just had endoscopic surgery and only have a large bandaid covered by clear surgical tape. And not around my whole hand only on over incision.
Great question!
@@hildamartinez8545 are you 5yo or something? every doctor can do whatever they want regarding bandages one can do it simple another can do 20x more. You can't just say OH IT'S NOT TRUE based on your experience because it's stupid, every doctor is different.
How often should these exercises be done daily?
Michele what's your experience with patients who have had hydrodisection release for carpal tunnel vs. endoscopic release? I'm considering both options. Thanks!
It's definitely less invasive. Unfortunately, there is not a lot of research on long term outcomes.
Hi michelle…my mom underwent CTS 4 weeks back. Now, the stitches are gone, but there is swelling in the hand since a week and pain in the fingers. She also complains of pain in surgery site while stretching her palm. Pls help…n guide us…would be extremely grateful🙏
My little finger is numb after the carpar tunnnel surgery. What exercises do I do?
Thank 3
I had mine 6 weeks ago and the pain in my palm is so severe. I can't even open a doorknob because it pushes on the palm. Is this normal? I have great range of motion in the wrist but the palm is horrific. Tyvm
Hi Michelle, do these exercises also apply if you've had endoscopic release? I ask because the incisions are in different places and not sure if bending the wrist (where there is a fresh incision) could do any damage? Thanks
From my experience the same exercises are initiated. However, always ask your doctor.
This helped me out
Great! This is wonderful to hear!
Great tips thanx... how often per day should I perform them?
Zane Brown your welcome- usually 2-3 times a day
Great video. Very helpful right after surgery.
Glad it was helpful!
question when should these be started( right when you come home after having surgery or should you wait til next day surgery soon
If it hurts don't do it
Hi Michelle it's been like a month and a week and I'm still experiencing pain in the wrist where the incision is is that normal? It's like a sharp pain that starts at the incision and shoots down the arm near the incision. Another question is since it's been over a month are these some exercises that I can do or are there other excersises?
It is normal at 5 weeks to still have pain and discomfort at the palm and incision area and in fact along the path of the median nerve. It really depends on how bad your nerve was compressed. If you feel as if it has not gotten any better than a few weeks ago then I would recommend to follow up with your doctor or see a hand therapist.
@@VirtualHandCare Hello Michelle. Oh my God thank you for responding I wasnt sure you would reply. The pain It's just in the palm and right where the incision is there's sharp pain when i move it at times and lift something. My surgery was 10/22/19. One last question at what point does all the pain in the palm and incision area go away completely?
@@niathenurse The pain should start to decrease around 10-12 weeks but everyone is different. You may not be able to put pressure on the palm for up to 6 months. Again it depends on your activity level, type of release, how bad the nerve was compressed, your health, and many other factors.
@@niathenurse Hi,I feel as though I'm looking in a mirror. I,too, had Carpal tunnel Surgery recently...{29th November},and,am experiencing very similar pain the pain you describe. I've taken note of what The response was from Michelle at Virtual Hand Care as well. Typing is a headache being only able to use my little finger on my left hand. The other fingers seem to give me nasty "zapping" pain if I try to use them. Maybe it's too soon? I am doing the exercises recommended by Michelle's Virtual Hand Care video,but every morning is a horror. This morning I tried warm bathing of my wrist /hand. Slight relief,but,didn't last long. I'm frustrated. the last carpal Tunnel surgery last year was perfect. This one is not so good. I hope things start sorting out for you. I understand just how you feel,and,I'm not looking forward to this lasting 6 months!! Good Luck.
Hi, I going to a operation for my middle trigger finger on both middle finger. Please share is it OK to do both finger at one time? Thank you
Your doctor should let you know if that is recommended.
Very nice
I found the surgery to be very unpleasant. Mine was done under local anaesthetic, and the tourniquet was hard going. The surgeon told me to book physio for 2 weeks following surgery.
Should I wear a splint at night after surgery?
Usually it is not needed but you need to ask your doctor what they recommend for you.
@@VirtualHandCare it’s been a month since my carpel tunnel release surgery I have no improvement at night how long will it take do you think ?
respected madam i still feeling same symptoms like numbness in thumb , index and middle finger even after surgery. What are possible causes ? My dr said your median nerve is compress badly hence take much time in proper recovery😢
I'm still swollen 5 weeks later was told no lefting but didn't tell me to stretch.
At 4 week reevaluation she said order some therapy putty. Not which stiffness no real information. Started this today. I'm out of work for another 4 weeks. Not enjoying staying home. Also gotta do my left side as well. Not rushing that. No way no how.
what if I have a trigger finger’s surgery at the same time?
I might have to wait a bit longer, lot of swelling and residual numbness from the local anesthesia the next morning.
I'm so pissed off right now. My Dr. The supposed best in the Midwest for CTS gave me NO instructions any exercises at all. Only for a follow up in a month. Also I'm more than 36 hours out from surgery and my entire hand (except my pinky) is STILL as dead numb as it was when I woke up from surgery. They tell me that's normal. I call 🐂💩. I've had 3 surgeries in the past 2 years (4 including this) 2 full knees and a rotator cuff. The anesthesia wore off with 18 hours on all of them. I feel like something went wrong and now I have a mostly useless hand. So yeah. That's awesome.
I just had surgery today. My doctor didn't say anything ,I've got swear pain now my fingers look swell ,I'm following your exercise but it's hurt me more and doing this make stretching on stiches😢
Just had mine done . Following these exercises
I just had surgery 6 days ago and now my thumb hurts really bad. I did move my fingers very way I could. The numb is still there. Please someone tell me what to so my Dr still hasn't gotten back to me. This is crazy.
2 surgeries this year right hand! I'm tired😢
Will I be able to write my exam after. 2weeks of the surgery.I have already done the surgery.I have the exam in november
Ask you doctor.
My hand was in a cast for almost two months I broke my wrist the insurance I had no one accepted it I barely got insurance and still nothing happening can you please help me with finger exercises cuz my fingers are really stiff. I cannot bend them whatsoever thank you
Lola Leath here is a link to a video I made several years ago but still helping many people with finger stiffness - th-cam.com/video/jTIFzUEZMtw/w-d-xo.html. I highly recommend seeing a hand therapist as well. The sooner the better!
I had endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery today (11/4/22). My fingers look like fat little and insanely swollen sausages. The fingers are also insanely hot and numb although, granted I did get a block near the armpit of the shoulder and at the wrist with mainly bupivacaine to extend the length of time between surgery and the onset of a CIDP exacerbation along with me having ran my maintenance dose of IVIG the night prior (11/3/22) and getting 50mg of iv hydrocortisone (because I also have adrenal insufficiency but am hoping that it will contribute to extending the time before the onset of the exacerbation as well). However, we are only optimistic for 72 hours between the surgery and the exacerbation onset with a high likelihood of it starting soon after the blocks wear off (about 36hrs post block placement) and the exacerbation starting between 40 and 48hrs after the block placement.
Of course I already have told my ortho that I will be requesting OT while in the hospital to help with managing pain because I also have CRPS, central pain syndrome along with hyperalgesia and allodynia (because apparently my body hates itself, idk....). And he absolutely agrees with therapy to help with the pain because it will absolutely help with progress in therapy after the stitches are removed. I can definitely say that it's a good thing that my pain management team (from the same practice) has me on halfway decent pain meds (dilaudid by mouth and emla cream topically.
My joints didn’t allow that movement even before surgery.
Does body need anesthesia for carpal tunnel surgery?😢
Locally
just had my surgery and non of them tell me about this exercise
so cute and beautiful physiotherapist.
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My doctor and nurses said specifically that wiggling IS good.
AND btw straight after surgery your hand is SO swollen it’s almost impossible to bend your fingers for the first 24-48 hrs.
Sorry your video had only given me SOME helpful info.
well mine didn't tell me to do any exercises... i had my surgery done monday, and i'm just now researching in to what exercises to use. He also said my stiches come out in three weeks. Isn't three weeks a bit long?
@@DreamingHearts yeah my first operation they sent me home and said someone from physiotherapist department will call you…. They never did so I didn’t do exercises for weeks and my strength came back way later than it should have so this time round I’m onto it!
And 3 weeks????😱 no no no if they said you’ll need to get them out it’s 7-10 days unless you have dissolvable stitches then you’ll need to get checked up to make sure they’re dissolving.
I also suggest a soft squishy ball ( I have one made for kids ya know with those little orb things I don’t recommend a foam ball at first they’re to hard)
♥️happy healing
Im able to do all of these stretches less than 12 hours post surgery (even leaving this comment only 11 hours since surgery.) Except for the wrist back and forth but thats mostly to do with apprehension and fear of ripping stitches and also bulkiness. I think it really depends on the individual and how their body reacts to surgery and physical trauma.
I can hardly do any of these because of the pain. I'm taking pains meds but it doesn't touch it.
time to start playing video games
Just play video games and you're good 😉
its 2 months after the surgery and the hand is so swollen that you can't bend fingers, not even if another person wants to bend them. too swollen.
To bad. Im going to operation monday. Im so affraid
Then something is really wrong for you
it all turned out ok. (no special procedures, just simple exercices) Swelling disappeared completely and strength is moderate (not like a healthy hand, but usable to hold a cup of tea, plate of soup).
@@ubuntuposix funnily enough, I had mine done on Thursday, and today I can't even feel like I've had surgery done on it. No pain, no swelling. Nothing.
Your trigger finger exercises did not work at all
Nonsense 😂
Hand expert?? What exactly qualifies you for that? Do you have any medical degrees?
How long after surgery do we have to do the finger tip and finger knuckle bend? I'm at 7 weeks and doing great, I'm just tired of this tedious exercise... My PT Lady says I can stop, but I'm wondering if this is common in your opinion. Thank you!
How well did the surgery work to reverse the numbness and tingling on your thumbs and fingers?
@@bmp713 mostly gone. I feel a faint numbness when I rest my arm against a high counter at work, other than that... It's absolutely gone.
Also... I felt a lot of relief taking a natural vitamin b complex supplement. Not the synthetic vitamin b's, only natural helped the numbness and tingling almost go away completely before I had surgery. You could try that and see if it helps alleviate your symptoms. I would still do the surgery again it really helped, but the natural vitamin b's gave me relief in the interim.
@@Anon_E_Muss Thank you. Thats great you had such good results. Do you know what caused the CTS in your case? Was it endoscopic or open release surgery? Do you feel any pain in your hands or wrists after recovering from the surgery? Did cortisone shots help at all with the numbness and tingling?
@@bmp713 I had gradually increasing carpal tunnel numbness and tingling for about a year before I went to a consultation with a surgeon (who did my coworkers). I believe it came from my repetitive motions I perform at work. I had open release on the carpal tunnel. Recovery was fast, about 5/6 weeks? Did my post surgical exercises as recommend. Now no nighttime numbness or tingling whatsoever.
Never tried cortisone shots, I avoided it and scheduled surgery because I didn't want to cause any permanent nerve damage by delaying the surgery.
I don't experience any pain after the surgery, only when doing the scar massage for the first three or so weeks.
You must do scar massage to prevent the scar tissue from accumulating around the nerve as your incision fully heals. Your surgeon will tell you when and how to do this procedure.
Highly recommended!
Thank you!
Thanks!
I appreciate the Superthanks!!🙏