Natural health: alternatives to carpal tunnel syndrome

I suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome, and the only recommendations from my doctor are injections or surgery. Is there any natural alternative, or are these my only options for relief?

One of the first things to consider, or indeed rule out, when it comes to carpal tunnel syndrome is whether or not your thyroid is functioning as it should be. Hypothyroidism (low or underactive thyroid) is often linked with carpal tunnel syndrome. If you are also experiencing symptoms such as dry skin, lethargy, cold extremities, sensitivity to cold, hair loss, etc, then it is certainly worth getting your thyroid checked.

Carpal tunnel syndrome is characterised by sensations of pain, tingling, and numbness in the hands — usually the thumb and first three fingers of one or both hands. These symptoms are a result of the median nerve, which runs along the wrist, being compressed.