First week after CT surgery I talked with my Physical Therapist. Asked the PT clinic that I was going to about PT for Post Op CT surgery. The therapist blew me off and said they don't really do PT for CT. My surgeries were June 10, 2022 and July 14, 2022. Wow, tight tendons and pain so I went to another PT Clinic after seeing you guys on TH-cam. Wish I had found your website right away! I'm suffering for it now! Doing the exercises you showed and similar ones with my new physical therapist.
I had mine done oct 31/19, stitches came out on nov 12/19 and I was told to go home and begin open/close hand exercises, that was it. I had no idea what he meant, nothing on paper neither. Now it is nov 23 and I am so glad to have found your video. I will try these demonstrated exercises because i still have pain, extreme tightness and hardly any way to use my hand yet. Thank you both so much for making this video. :)
As a Massage Therapist preparing to go back to work after bilateral CT surgery, I was given these (and other) exercises for my rehab. I can say they DO work, but be consistent. Progress is slow, but constant. I'm at the 10 and 11 week post-op point. Still a little tender in both hands, but SO ready to get back to work!
Thank you so much for these wonderful exercises, I have just undergone surgery for carpal tunnel release and seeing how easy these exercises are I will get onto them straight away. Your the best!! from Australia
Thank you so much for these stretches, I wasn't given any information about rehabilitation after my carpal tunnel surgery. Raglan, New Zealand. You guys are awesome.
Great tips. I found that placing palms flat on a table and slowly (cautiously) leaning forward with some body weight was a great way to get the stretch you detailed at around the 1:45 mark. You can do the same thing sitting in a chair and placing your palms flat as you would to lift yourself up and out of the chair, only don't... just push and let things stretch and as you said, "bump up against the pain".
I had surgery five days ago and didn't know I could do this physical therapy at home. I had no post surgery instructions at all. My right hand and wrist are tight. As soon as my insurance authorize treatment, I will go to a physical therapist. Thanks for the information.
I am so glad that I found your videos last year. You gentlemen have helped me get back on track with my orthopedic issues. I had endoscopic CTR 3 weeks ago and checked here with you for what to do on my own to get back to full speed. Many decades ago I had a t-shirt(from the p.t. dept. I worked in) "If it's physical, it's therapy". Feel free to use it if you like, its been more than 3 decades ago. Pretty sure the copyright no longer exists, that corporation is long gone. :)
Three weeks after surgery and they want 150 to start PT. Glad I found this. I had been doing a few since the end of the first week of the ones you showed but the last two exercises will get me back to work in a week I pray. CA disability only pays half. Thanks guys.
I called to set up my PT, it is one week after carpal tunnel surgery. The soonest they could see me was Dec. 6...2 1/2 weeks from now! Thank you Bob and Brad, I now have my exercises and don't have to drive through town, and most importantly, I started exercises Today!! Thanks so Much!!! Sincerely, Jeanne Marie
Thanks so much. Just had surgery 4 days ago and my surgeon wants me to have PT right away. Unfortunately, the physical therapy office under my insurance cannot even see me for a consultation for 5 days so I began your exercises yesterday. A little sore today but I feel so much better; I'm on the mend! Maybe I'll cancel my appointment and do it on my own! Thanks guys!
May I ask how are you feeling now. Even I had same surgery in Feb 2019 and surgeon hasn't told any of these exercises. I'm experiencing pain still. Advice pls.
+Anne M Walton There are many components to treating carpal tunnel syndrome naturally. One resource I found that successfully combines these is the Dariks pain destroyer (google it if you're interested) it's the most incredible guide that I have ever heard of. Check out all the super info .
here's a few ideas for exercises to cure carpal tunnel syndrome pain Do stretches - the pain is casued by tension in the nerve get the advice of experts as it can lead to permanent damage (I discovered these and the reasons they work on Dariks pain destroyer site )
I didnt either.. I always massage bruises and whatnot so this was not to painful wished i had not wasted time " looking " for PT but looked this up instead i would probably be back to work.
Thanks guys! After CT surgery, my doctor told me to get PT 2x week for 4 weeks. Being a teacher I am unable to take that much time off (none of the therapists in my area are opened late hours). I've been using your exercises and they have helped a lot! Definitely seeing improvement in strength and extension. Hopefully I will get to see a PT this week (its Spring Break!)
Thank you Bob and Brad❣️ these exercises helped me. I kept with the exercises until I didn’t need them anymore. Good to do before and after a days of work. The next morning Have no pain. I am 34 years of age and I had Bilateral Carpel Tunnel Release. I wasn’t able to start the exercises till I was able to make a fist and add able to squeeze.
Thank you. These exercises look very sensible. I’m having CTS release surgery and ulnar nerve release (same side) together next week, and the other side later. I let my problems go too long and have had significant muscle wasting in my hands. According to what I’ve read, I shouldn’t expect those muscles to come back much, but I hope surgery halts the progress
Thank you both what hurts me is my middle finger I had carpal tunnel surgery in December and what hurts me is my trigger finger my wrist is good no problem, my finger is swelling bad I just started physical therapy I am on my 3day but I can do all household work
Thank you guys for sharing the video was very helpful I've just had carpal tunnel surgery 3 weeks ago and I'm going to use these exercises starting right now thank you so much
thank you for the video..I am 3 weeks out post carpal release surgery and I didn't know some of the things you have shown so keep up the good work with these videos
excellent information. I had corporal last surgery last month and when the coronavirus hit they were longer seeing patients. I have yet to recieve any excerises I can do at home. This gave me the basics and I am truly thankful. I had ulnar surgery in the left elbow also. the same day. I am just making up stretch exercises for it.
You guys are one of the most precious resources on the internet! I’ve learned so much from your videos. While many people prefer to indulge in rabble rousing screen time, I prefer to tackle my physiological demons with solid advice from you (and Motivational Doc Alan Mandell) Thanks for all your contributions!!❤️❤️
It's the Click and Clack of Physical Therapy, thanks guys, 24 hours post op and I'm on it thanks to this video. I'm not really sensing a lot of pain but then I did have bilateral Knee surgery so....
Thank u both so much. I had a great doctor... almost no pain at all. However, I was only instructed to bend my fingers, my wrist & make a loose fist... several times a day. So.... I had no idea about flexibility & strength & breaking scar tissue... etc. Since doing your excercises.... everything has improved. Thanks for sharing!!!!! 🙂
Going to have surgery in 3weeks and from my pre op visit I will not have any PT ordered . This exercises you’ve shared will certainly be a life saver in order for me to return to work sooner than later...thank you!
Had the surgery on my dominant hand 2 wks ago tomorrow. Dr. said there were no restrictions other than not putting wrist down when I type. That was a Thursday and I went back to work on Monday. I do a lot of work on computer keyboard. I rolled a towel under my wrist for support. Had to ice that night, but was typing just fine the following day w/o anymore pain. Stitches came out yesterday and I wasn't given any exercises or further instruction other than to wait 48 hrs before putting any cream/lotion on it. I came across your video tonight. I have been able to do those movements in your video and will continue so I can build up strength and (hopefully) lessen any scar tissue. Thanks!
These are great, thank you. I live alone so my surgeon is doing the carpal tunnel surgery on my hands one at a time, with just three days off work after surgery. My dominant hand went first, and while the first day was bewildering, it’s now day three and I can already write and use a knife. I attribute this to your exercises, cleaning/rebandaging every evening, and constant elevation (hand in air with oven mitt on!)...and I’m ready to go back to work tomorrow.
Thank you so much. Going to do these every day, a few times a day. 2 questions...1. Is it normal for your wrist to not want to go back very far at the beginning? 2. Any suggestions for what to do for Pillar Pain relief?
Thank you so much for posting these exercises. I am 4 days post-op dual hand surgery. Felt really good yesterday, but today, I did some dishes. I didn't get my incisions wet, don't worry, but it about killed me. I felt like I had been in a battle. Anyway. no post-op exercises, just to rub around the incisions to break up scar tissue. I would really like my strength back as quickly as possible so I can go to work! Thanks again! 😊
This is great. Thanks guys. I have OT but both the therapists I've seen are pretty lacking in the kinds of exercises and information. I love your videos and am benefiting greatly.
I did ha d exercises before surgery. I used play doe and also a rubber band on my fingers in and out as I placed it on my finger tips even the thumb . The ball works too. .
Thank You both for your video and education on this matter. I had surgery and haven't been able to make it to my therapy sessions, so this has been a blessing that I was able to acquire the knowledge and practices to aid in my recovery due to your video. So sincerely thank You both very much.
thank you for this video, I just had surgery on my left hand, I had my right hand done last year and did these exercises about two weeks after surgery and my right hand is now perfect, looking forward to the left hand working just as well
I am 3 days post op (2/14/2018) and have been slowly moving my fingers some. I will be adding these exercises starting today to help speed my recovery along. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you! Nearly two months working on the post-op instructions of "don't worry about it; it will heal" despite not much lessening in pain (although no carpal tunnel symptoms...so yay).
@@sharongoodwin2100 Much better now, thank you. After doing these stretches religiously, and many hours of massaging the avast tissue, I have virtually no pain unless I move the wrong way.
Mark thank you for getting back to me! I had my surgery 3 weeks ago. My wound is itchy and drivubg me nuts. I get slight burning in my palm on waking. I am doing the exercises. Just dreading that itch won't go away but I guess its part of healing. I heard it takes a while to settle and symptoms can be exacerbated after surgery. I am based in England and had my left hand done. I had a lot of swelling and bruising afterwards. The surgeon says my ligament was quite thick due to the repetitions of movement after being a dentist for 23 years .Post op is scary. But I guess it takes a while to heal. So glad you are getting better.Has given me hope. You read some scary stuff on line but I think some people go back to work too soon or use the hands too soon after surgery
Two and a half weeks post CTR surgery. Fine motor coming along. Still have an achy pain, mostly in the outer palm. Have been doing theses exercises except for the ball. I can't imagine when I'll be able to resume playing tennis x3/week. Any guesses? Should I still be tender on the palm? Thanks!
My three fingers are numb since surgery a week ago. People say this is normal but I worry because I’ve seen no sign of feeling coming back. Surgery was 7 days ago today.
I just had carpal tunnel surgery and I still have another 9 days to go before I am scheduled to get the stitches out... But before the surgery they had me working with silly putty to keep it moving. Make sure you wash your hands first to keep the putty clean... These exercises you show are dead on as to the rehab I was doing before and now because of this and osteomyelitis on one leg and total knee replacement on the other I'm no stranger to physical therapy and how much it improves your quality of life you wish to regain after any surgery.
Thank you for this helpful video I had my surgery ten days ago and had the stitches removed today my hand feels pretty heavy and weak I have just stared doing the exercises you have shown.
Thank you. I had surgery on my left hand 12/2019 everything ok. I just had my right hand done 3 wks ago and I'm in pain. The answer they gave me was that its swollen inside. The pain is on the side not even on the incisión. I started the exercises. Hopefully they help me. THANK YOU
Thank you. Currently pecking at keyboard with left forefinger :(.. Had open release on 4/21/16, get stitches out on 5/6/16. Experiencing pain at incision, fingers continue to be numb with what feels like pieces of wool wrapped over each affected finger. Left hand is awaiting its turn, sure hope this proves to be a successful procedure
Getting very discouraged, it has been four weeks since surgery, the feeling of wool wrapped around my fingers continues. I am starting PT next week for two weeks. Faithfully I exercise my hand, it looks like my left hand will have to suffer, I have to wait to have the left hand tended to. Have you heard of the Double Crush Syndrome?
Thanks for this. I also had some nerve surgery in the same arm & there's a lot of scar tissue in the fold of my elbow & just below my entire arm still hurts & I can't do much. If you can help let me know. God bless you both 🙏
Thank you, Bob and Brad. I had CT surgery three weeks ago and just started doing your exercises. My biggest concern/pain is regaining my wrist flexion (being able to bend my wrist back to a 90-degree angle) so I can start doing pushups and yoga again. It feels so tight now; how long can it take to get back to pre-op status?
Yes - this. Same question here. Surgery on 3/31. I’ve been pretty active since, but lots of pillar pain and I can’t put weight on it like for yoga/pilates. I read it can take up to a year. What’s your experience with this, docs?
I'm disappointed that these PT's have not answered these questions!! They're super important, as I'm having difficulty (cannot) pushing myself off the floor while spending time with my dog
I, like make others, wasn't given any sort of post op care. In fact my surgeon said I could return to normal daily activities the day of surgery. While I don't question his expertise, I do wonder why there are such vast differences in after care? Thank you for the exercises.
Hey guys first of all I like to say thank you and God bless you for this I had surgery at the VA Hospital in Indianapolis 3 weeks ago and it was cut open cuz I couldn't do it I could not wait for the laparoscopy surgery so that cut you open cuz my hand was completely gone the three weeks later now I have feeling back in my hand my fingertips was still a little tingly but in the thickness of my palm is real nasty pain sometimes I guess that's the pillar pain you're talking about I did the exercises and for they hurt LOL have a great day
And to the surgeon beautiful woman that cut me open I like to give an extra thank you and I love you with all my heart cuz it helps me a lot with my hand and arm sorry about the silly wording sometimes I'm voice texting LOL
How long would you say I should wait to expect some improvement because it’s been 2 months and there’s not even a 5% improvement so I’m scared I may need revision surgery
old video but man this is helping so much, had alot of nerve damage in my and elbow. I cant even hold a half gallon of milk. Right and surgery is next month and hope my hand is good enough to use by then
Thank you. Myright forefinger will not bend straight and goes to the right and has no strenght. I find it difficult to use the thumb or forefinger. As Covid was on l could not have an op quick enough and the muscle is really wasted. Hardly able to write
Thank you Bob and Brad! I had surgery on both wrists over a year ago, with no post op instructions at all. I have only just realised that there are carpal tunnel exercises and have started doing them now - is that still worthwhile? I still get some pain in my right wrist/hand (nothing as bad as it was, and I certainly don't want to go there either).
Thank you. Just had surgery 2 weeks ago. I'm feeling ok, but my hand is weak. and twisting is painful still. I'm going to try the exercises you suggest.
Bob and Brad. I would love an exercise set geared towards those of us sitting at a desk all day. Arms and shoulder exercises to maintain flexibility and strength in our upper extremities. Thanks!
Thanks for the advice for physio just had carpol tunnel done on right hand 25th Aug 2019. I asked if I would need physio got told no from nurse. But I have been moving fingers and the fist but still have tingling sensation on one finger next to my pinky will that go away. I go back to clinic on 25th Oct will see how goes until then thanks for exercising to do.
I had the surgery two weeks ago/ I still haven't gotten back feeling in the tips of my thumb and the next two fingers. I'm trying your exercises/ Will that help?
Im in my 5th week after surgery and still have numbness in my middle and ring finger. 😔 good luck hun. Im also going to try these exercises to see if it helps. 👍
I had both trigger finger and carpal tunnel surgeries at the same time three weeks ago. Would there be any difference in the PT given the two surgeries together?
I’m going to look now but if you have t done one on cubital tunnel release surgery post op exercises I need one! I just had surgery 2.5 weeks ago and my dexterity isn’t great
I had my CTS surgery 5 weeks ago, with no follow up or exercises to do. I also had a reaction to the stitches, so the skin surrounding the incision has been very painful. Is it too late for me to start these exercises now?
+Kar Weng hey ,if anyone else wants to discover home treatment for carpal tunnel try Niposcu Tunnel Remedy Adviser (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my mate got great success with it.
I had the carpal tunnel revision surgery. I will be doing these. Can you do a video on how to stretching and exercises for the back of the hand. The tendon on the back of my other hand is swollen and tight
I had carpol tunnel surgery on both hands in 2018. The right hand was in December no therapy. I thought everything was ok. Then a few days ago on my right hand my I woke up to my thumb being tingly numbness and pain somewhat like before my surgery and it hasn't gone away. Will these exercises help now?
I had CT surgery last September. Numbness and tingling is gone, but having pain and weakness in hand/wrist. Any suggestions or recommendations to recover strength and eliminate pain?
First week after CT surgery I talked with my Physical Therapist. Asked the PT clinic that I was going to about PT for Post Op CT surgery. The therapist blew me off and said they don't really do PT for CT. My surgeries were June 10, 2022 and July 14, 2022. Wow, tight tendons and pain so I went to another PT Clinic after seeing you guys on TH-cam. Wish I had found your website right away! I'm suffering for it now! Doing the exercises you showed and similar ones with my new physical therapist.
Yeah when I got my stitches out 2 weeks ago I asked if I would be going to PT she said no we never to that. Ugh So glad I found this video.
I had mine done oct 31/19, stitches came out on nov 12/19 and
I was told to go home and begin open/close hand exercises, that was it. I had no idea what he meant, nothing on paper neither. Now it is nov 23 and I am so glad to have found your video. I will try these demonstrated exercises because i still have pain, extreme tightness and hardly any way to use my hand yet. Thank you both so much for making this video. :)
As a Massage Therapist preparing to go back to work after bilateral CT surgery, I was given these (and other) exercises for my rehab. I can say they DO work, but be consistent. Progress is slow, but constant. I'm at the 10 and 11 week post-op point. Still a little tender in both hands, but SO ready to get back to work!
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You both are flipping adorable and crack me up! Very helpful after my CT surgery!!
Thankyou! I had the surgery 4 days ago and needed some exercise ideas, this is great and I will be doing them all!
I had th surgery 2 months ago but i steel have the same pine as befor
How was your jurny after the surgery ??
Thank you so much for these wonderful exercises, I have just undergone surgery for carpal tunnel release and seeing how easy these exercises are I will get onto them straight away. Your the best!! from Australia
Thank you so much for these stretches, I wasn't given any information about rehabilitation after my carpal tunnel surgery. Raglan, New Zealand. You guys are awesome.
Great tips. I found that placing palms flat on a table and slowly (cautiously) leaning forward with some body weight was a great way to get the stretch you detailed at around the 1:45 mark. You can do the same thing sitting in a chair and placing your palms flat as you would to lift yourself up and out of the chair, only don't... just push and let things stretch and as you said, "bump up against the pain".
May I get your fb to contact
I'm so glad I found you two. 2 weeks post op, surgeon told me nothing. Im still having carpel tunnel pain but will try your exercises. Thank you
I had surgery five days ago and didn't know I could do this physical therapy at home. I had no post surgery instructions at all. My right hand and wrist are tight. As soon as my insurance authorize treatment, I will go to a physical therapist. Thanks for the information.
I am so glad that I found your videos last year. You gentlemen have helped me get back on track with my orthopedic issues. I had endoscopic CTR 3 weeks ago and checked here with you for what to do on my own to get back to full speed.
Many decades ago I had a t-shirt(from the p.t. dept. I worked in) "If it's physical, it's therapy". Feel free to use it if you like, its been more than 3 decades ago. Pretty sure the copyright no longer exists, that corporation is long gone. :)
Three weeks after surgery and they want 150 to start PT. Glad I found this. I had been doing a few since the end of the first week of the ones you showed but the last two exercises will get me back to work in a week I pray. CA disability only pays half. Thanks guys.
I called to set up my PT, it is one week after carpal tunnel surgery. The soonest they could see me was Dec. 6...2 1/2 weeks from now! Thank you Bob and Brad, I now have my exercises and don't have to drive through town, and most importantly, I started exercises Today!! Thanks so Much!!! Sincerely, Jeanne Marie
Thanks so much. Just had surgery 4 days ago and my surgeon wants me to have PT right away. Unfortunately, the physical therapy office under my insurance cannot even see me for a consultation for 5 days so I began your exercises yesterday. A little sore today but I feel so much better; I'm on the mend! Maybe I'll cancel my appointment and do it on my own! Thanks guys!
Thank you so very much. I never went to physical therapy and I’m six weeks post surgery and this is everything I needed.
Six week, how are you feeling.?
My is 2 1/2 weeks I’m in pain still don’t have good coordinations
I had surgery July 2018 and I wasn't told any of this. So glad I found you. I will start these exercises today. Thank you for sharing.
May I ask how are you feeling now. Even I had same surgery in Feb 2019 and surgeon hasn't told any of these exercises. I'm experiencing pain still. Advice pls.
I wasn’t either.
Doctors suck. If they can’t do it, they won’t tell you. They want you coming back for more $$$$
The healthcare system isn’t care. It’s abuse.
Thanks, guys! I too had surgery with no post op instructions other than to massage the incision to prevent scar tissue. This is really helpful!
+Anne M Walton
There are many components to treating carpal tunnel syndrome naturally. One resource I found that successfully combines these is the Dariks pain destroyer (google it if you're interested) it's the most incredible guide that I have ever heard of. Check out all the super info .
I was not even adviced of the scar tissue problem. It may be too late for me know. Not happy.
here's a few ideas for exercises to cure carpal tunnel syndrome pain
Do stretches - the pain is casued by tension in the nerve
get the advice of experts as it can lead to permanent damage
(I discovered these and the reasons they work on Dariks pain destroyer site )
I was told the same thing Anne. Time for me to start these exercises cause massaging it is not doing a thing.
I didnt either.. I always massage bruises and whatnot so this was not to painful wished i had not wasted time " looking " for PT but looked this up instead i would probably be back to work.
Thanks guys! After CT surgery, my doctor told me to get PT 2x week for 4 weeks. Being a teacher I am unable to take that much time off (none of the therapists in my area are opened late hours). I've been using your exercises and they have helped a lot! Definitely seeing improvement in strength and extension. Hopefully I will get to see a PT this week (its Spring Break!)
Did you feel best on your ct surgery now ?
Thank you Bob and Brad❣️ these exercises helped me. I kept with the exercises until I didn’t need them anymore. Good to do before and after a days of work. The next morning Have no pain. I am 34 years of age and I had Bilateral Carpel Tunnel Release. I wasn’t able to start the exercises till I was able to make a fist and add able to squeeze.
Thank you. These exercises look very sensible. I’m having CTS release surgery and ulnar nerve release (same side) together next week, and the other side later. I let my problems go too long and have had significant muscle wasting in my hands. According to what I’ve read, I shouldn’t expect those muscles to come back much, but I hope surgery halts the progress
Thank you both what hurts me is my middle finger I had carpal tunnel surgery in December and what hurts me is my trigger finger my wrist is good no problem, my finger is swelling bad I just started physical therapy I am on my 3day but I can do all household work
It is so swollen how long do you think it will take ? I am a very active person
Thank you guys for sharing the video was very helpful I've just had carpal tunnel surgery 3 weeks ago and I'm going to use these exercises starting right now thank you so much
Thank you. I wasnt given anything and I had the surgery in both my hands in the beginning of April. This really grlps.
can't imagine having both done at the same time. Good luck to you!
thank you for the video..I am 3 weeks out post carpal release surgery and I didn't know some of the things you have shown so keep up the good work with these videos
excellent information. I had corporal last surgery last month and when the coronavirus hit they were longer seeing patients. I have yet to recieve any excerises I can do at home. This gave me the basics and I am truly thankful. I had ulnar surgery in the left elbow also. the same day. I am just making up stretch exercises for it.
Thank you sir, i can use it, just finished my CTC and it helps me for this pandemic now
You guys are one of the most precious resources on the internet! I’ve learned so much from your videos. While many people prefer to indulge in rabble rousing screen time, I prefer to tackle my physiological demons with solid advice from you (and Motivational Doc Alan Mandell) Thanks for all your contributions!!❤️❤️
It's the Click and Clack of Physical Therapy, thanks guys, 24 hours post op and I'm on it thanks to this video. I'm not really sensing a lot of pain but then I did have bilateral Knee surgery so....
About to have surgery and so glad to have your recommendations. Thanks!
Thank u both so much. I had a great doctor... almost no pain at all. However, I was only instructed to bend my fingers, my wrist & make a loose fist... several times a day. So.... I had no idea about flexibility & strength & breaking scar tissue... etc. Since doing your excercises.... everything has improved. Thanks for sharing!!!!! 🙂
May I have ur contact info
Thank you so much
Going to have surgery in 3weeks and from my pre op visit I will not have any PT ordered . This exercises you’ve shared will certainly be a life saver in order for me to return to work sooner than later...thank you!
Had the surgery on my dominant hand 2 wks ago tomorrow. Dr. said there were no restrictions other than not putting wrist down when I type. That was a Thursday and I went back to work on Monday. I do a lot of work on computer keyboard. I rolled a towel under my wrist for support. Had to ice that night, but was typing just fine the following day w/o anymore pain. Stitches came out yesterday and I wasn't given any exercises or further instruction other than to wait 48 hrs before putting any cream/lotion on it. I came across your video tonight. I have been able to do those movements in your video and will continue so I can build up strength and (hopefully) lessen any scar tissue. Thanks!
These are great, thank you. I live alone so my surgeon is doing the carpal tunnel surgery on my hands one at a time, with just three days off work after surgery. My dominant hand went first, and while the first day was bewildering, it’s now day three and I can already write and use a knife. I attribute this to your exercises, cleaning/rebandaging every evening, and constant elevation (hand in air with oven mitt on!)...and I’m ready to go back to work tomorrow.
You guys are the best. Love watching you and you sessions.
Thank you for your support, we hope we are helping.
I just had the surgery two weeks ago on Tuesday this is amazing
Thank you, I had carpal tunnel surgery and I was wonder which exercises I can do, I don’t go to my first therapy session until 8 weeks after surgery,
May I have yiur contact info?
Thank you so much. I have received more help and information from you than I have the Dr who operated on me.
This is great. I pretty got no instruction except icing it. No I have scar tissue developing not sure what to do about that.
thanks so much, I am 3 weeks out, and noticed lack of strength I will start these now!
I've been investigating treating carpal tunnel syndrome naturally and found an awesome website at Dariks Pain Destroyer (check it out on google)
Thank you so much. Going to do these every day, a few times a day. 2 questions...1. Is it normal for your wrist to not want to go back very far at the beginning? 2. Any suggestions for what to do for Pillar Pain relief?
Thank you so much for posting these exercises. I am 4 days post-op dual hand surgery. Felt really good yesterday, but today, I did some dishes. I didn't get my incisions wet, don't worry, but it about killed me. I felt like I had been in a battle. Anyway. no post-op exercises, just to rub around the incisions to break up scar tissue. I would really like my strength back as quickly as possible so I can go to work! Thanks again! 😊
This is great. Thanks guys. I have OT but both the therapists I've seen are pretty lacking in the kinds of exercises and information. I love your videos and am benefiting greatly.
Very helpful for my carpal tunnel surgery release 😀
Tanks ,I had done my R.H. three days ago.
I did ha d exercises before surgery. I used play doe and also a rubber band on my fingers in and out as I placed it on my finger tips even the thumb . The ball works too. .
Thank You both for your video and education on this matter. I had surgery and haven't been able to make it to my therapy sessions, so this has been a blessing that I was able to acquire the knowledge and practices to aid in my recovery due to your video. So sincerely thank You both very much.
thank you for this video, I just had surgery on my left hand, I had my right hand done last year and did these exercises about two weeks after surgery and my right hand is now perfect, looking forward to the left hand working just as well
Hi good afternoon how many days required to normal work
Just had both hands done (Day 5 now) and feel like its about time to start on my therapy thank you Bob and Brad
I am 3 days post op (2/14/2018) and have been slowly moving my fingers some. I will be adding these exercises starting today to help speed my recovery along. Thank you for sharing.
What is your progress a year later? Strength issues?
Thank you! Nearly two months working on the post-op instructions of "don't worry about it; it will heal" despite not much lessening in pain (although no carpal tunnel symptoms...so yay).
Hi Mark how are you doing now ?
@@sharongoodwin2100 Much better now, thank you. After doing these stretches religiously, and many hours of massaging the avast tissue, I have virtually no pain unless I move the wrong way.
Mark thank you for getting back to me! I had my surgery 3 weeks ago. My wound is itchy and drivubg me nuts. I get slight burning in my palm on waking. I am doing the exercises. Just dreading that itch won't go away but I guess its part of healing. I heard it takes a while to settle and symptoms can be exacerbated after surgery. I am based in England and had my left hand done. I had a lot of swelling and bruising afterwards. The surgeon says my ligament was quite thick due to the repetitions of movement after being a dentist for 23 years .Post op is scary. But I guess it takes a while to heal. So glad you are getting better.Has given me hope. You read some scary stuff on line but I think some people go back to work too soon or use the hands too soon after surgery
@@sharongoodwin2100 Definitely be patient with it...and do the exercises and massage that scar tissue!
Thanks Mark! how many times a day did you massage and for how long? Best wishes.Sharon..I guess patience is key
thank you, bob and brad, I'm going to start today let everyone know results
Thank you! I'm 4 weeks postop and still have not gotten insurance approval for therapy. This is a tremendous help!!
Thanks for being there! Much appreciated!
Can't thank you enough for the tips
you guys are great
Love the teamwork makes the video work better
Two and a half weeks post CTR surgery. Fine motor coming along. Still have an achy pain, mostly in the outer palm. Have been doing theses exercises except for the ball. I can't imagine when I'll be able to resume playing tennis x3/week. Any guesses? Should I still be tender on the palm? Thanks!
I absolutely love you guys. I had carpal tunnel surgery 2 wks ago. I'll be doing these exercises all the time now. Love all your content.
Hi I'm Cris from NYC. I had carpal tunnel surgery a week ago and I'm not sure when I can start PT.
Thank you kindly sirs! Just had my right wrist done this past week. 💪
just had mine done no pain ,no pain killers needed .
Thank you so much. You guys make therapy fun!
My three fingers are numb since surgery a week ago. People say this is normal but I worry because I’ve seen no sign of feeling coming back. Surgery was 7 days ago today.
Did you ever get feeling back?
I just had carpal tunnel surgery and I still have another 9 days to go before I am scheduled to get the stitches out... But before the surgery they had me working with silly putty to keep it moving. Make sure you wash your hands first to keep the putty clean... These exercises you show are dead on as to the rehab I was doing before and now because of this and osteomyelitis on one leg and total knee replacement on the other I'm no stranger to physical therapy and how much it improves your quality of life you wish to regain after any surgery.
Thank you! Great advice, and offered in such a friendly and easily understandable way.
I have surgery on Tuesday so this will be very helpful thank you I do need to get my other hand done later date!
Hope your surgery goes well!
Physical Therapy Video Thanks :)
Thank you for this helpful video I had my surgery ten days ago and had the stitches removed today my hand feels pretty heavy and weak I have just stared doing the exercises you have shown.
Thank you. I had surgery on my left hand 12/2019 everything ok. I just had my right hand done 3 wks ago and I'm in pain. The answer they gave me was that its swollen inside. The pain is on the side not even on the incisión. I started the exercises. Hopefully they help me. THANK YOU
Please show post surgery exercises for a tripazia thumb joint replacement ❤
I will add that to our to do list!
Thank you - I am cutrently 4 weeks post surgery ❤️
Thankyou for this! I wasn't given many instructions and I'm quite sore
Thanks for your info. I just had surgery on my hand with CT 3 weeks ago. I did not have physical therapy after my surgery.
What about the thumb? having trouble there.
Thank you. Currently pecking at keyboard with left forefinger :(.. Had open release on 4/21/16, get stitches out on 5/6/16. Experiencing pain at incision, fingers continue to be numb with what feels like pieces of wool wrapped over each affected finger. Left hand is awaiting its turn, sure hope this proves to be a successful procedure
Getting very discouraged, it has been four weeks since surgery, the feeling of wool wrapped around my fingers continues. I am starting PT next week for two weeks. Faithfully I exercise my hand, it looks like my left hand will have to suffer, I have to wait to have the left hand tended to. Have you heard of the Double Crush Syndrome?
Thanks for this. I also had some nerve surgery in the same arm & there's a lot of scar tissue in the fold of my elbow & just below my entire arm still hurts & I can't do much. If you can help let me know.
God bless you both 🙏
Thank you, Bob and Brad. I had CT surgery three weeks ago and just started doing your exercises. My biggest concern/pain is regaining my wrist flexion (being able to bend my wrist back to a 90-degree angle) so I can start doing pushups and yoga again. It feels so tight now; how long can it take to get back to pre-op status?
Omg. Like my wrist hurts to
Yes - this. Same question here. Surgery on 3/31. I’ve been pretty active since, but lots of pillar pain and I can’t put weight on it like for yoga/pilates. I read it can take up to a year. What’s your experience with this, docs?
I'm disappointed that these PT's have not answered these questions!! They're super important, as I'm having difficulty (cannot) pushing myself off the floor while spending time with my dog
Thank you, this is very helpful.
I, like make others, wasn't given any sort of post op care. In fact my surgeon said I could return to normal daily activities the day of surgery. While I don't question his expertise, I do wonder why there are such vast differences in after care? Thank you for the exercises.
Hey guys first of all I like to say thank you and God bless you for this I had surgery at the VA Hospital in Indianapolis 3 weeks ago and it was cut open cuz I couldn't do it I could not wait for the laparoscopy surgery so that cut you open cuz my hand was completely gone the three weeks later now I have feeling back in my hand my fingertips was still a little tingly but in the thickness of my palm is real nasty pain sometimes I guess that's the pillar pain you're talking about I did the exercises and for they hurt LOL have a great day
And to the surgeon beautiful woman that cut me open I like to give an extra thank you and I love you with all my heart cuz it helps me a lot with my hand and arm sorry about the silly wording sometimes I'm voice texting LOL
How long would you say I should wait to expect some improvement because it’s been 2 months and there’s not even a 5% improvement so I’m scared I may need revision surgery
Thank you gentlemen, most helpful.
Thank you so much! I just had my release done about 4 weeks ago and was told NOTHING for after care after my sutures came out.
Megan Kamna hows ur hand ?
Same
Same. And when I asked about hand therapy he said you don’t need it. 😡
old video but man this is helping so much, had alot of nerve damage in my and elbow. I cant even hold a half gallon of milk. Right and surgery is next month and hope my hand is good enough to use by then
Thank you. Myright forefinger will not bend straight and goes to the right and has no strenght. I find it difficult to use the thumb or forefinger. As Covid was on l could not have an op quick enough and the muscle is really wasted. Hardly able to write
You are both wonderful and fun!
Thank you !
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Any advice for people with cervical stenosis
Thank you Bob and Brad! I had surgery on both wrists over a year ago, with no post op instructions at all. I have only just realised that there are carpal tunnel exercises and have started doing them now - is that still worthwhile? I still get some pain in my right wrist/hand (nothing as bad as it was, and I certainly don't want to go there either).
These guys are the Statler and Waldorf of PT exercises and I’m here for it🤣
Thank you. Just had surgery 2 weeks ago. I'm feeling ok, but my hand is weak. and twisting is painful still. I'm going to try the exercises you suggest.
Bob and Brad. I would love an exercise set geared towards those of us sitting at a desk all day. Arms and shoulder exercises to maintain flexibility and strength in our upper extremities. Thanks!
Thanks for the advice for physio just had carpol tunnel done on right hand 25th Aug 2019. I asked if I would need physio got told no from nurse. But I have been moving fingers and the fist but still have tingling sensation on one finger next to my pinky will that go away. I go back to clinic on 25th Oct will see how goes until then thanks for exercising to do.
do you have any exercises for numbness and tingling that goes down the arm and into the hand?
Thanks your videos have helped me a lot thru the years
I had operation in both hands and was not given any exercises to do. I went on Google and asked for some exercises to do
I had the surgery two weeks ago/ I still haven't gotten back feeling in the tips of my thumb and the next two fingers. I'm trying your exercises/ Will that help?
Im in my 5th week after surgery and still have numbness in my middle and ring finger. 😔 good luck hun. Im also going to try these exercises to see if it helps. 👍
@@ornindil Thanks for your reply. I'm trying the exercises. What do you think of acupuncture or shiatsu?
I had both trigger finger and carpal tunnel surgeries at the same time three weeks ago. Would there be any difference in the PT given the two surgeries together?
I’m going to look now but if you have t done one on cubital tunnel release surgery post op exercises I need one! I just had surgery 2.5 weeks ago and my dexterity isn’t great
I had my CTS surgery 5 weeks ago, with no follow up or exercises to do. I also had a reaction to the stitches, so the skin surrounding the incision has been very painful. Is it too late for me to start these exercises now?
Very informative channel! Would be perfect if the sound quality is improved. Keep up the good work, most famous physical therapists on the internet!
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+Kar Weng hey ,if anyone else wants to discover home treatment for carpal tunnel try Niposcu Tunnel Remedy Adviser (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my mate got great success with it.
I had the carpal tunnel revision surgery. I will be doing these.
Can you do a video on how to stretching and exercises for the back of the hand. The tendon on the back of my other hand is swollen and tight
I had carpol tunnel surgery on both hands in 2018. The right hand was in December no therapy. I thought everything was ok. Then a few days ago on my right hand my I woke up to my thumb being tingly numbness and pain somewhat like before my surgery and it hasn't gone away. Will these exercises help now?
Thanks guys.
I had reconstructive thumb surgery And Corporal tunnel surgery . What is the best exercise for me?
Always a great video
Thanks 🙏
I had surgery 4 weeks ago now I have some type of pain when I use my hand 🤚
Explain it please
I had surgery two weeks ago and my hand hurts like hell and so do these exercises
I had CT surgery last September. Numbness and tingling is gone, but having pain and weakness in hand/wrist. Any suggestions or recommendations to recover strength and eliminate pain?