Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment in Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Numb, tingling fingers that wake you at night — caught early, carpal tunnel usually responds to conservative care. Ignored, it can cost you lasting nerve function.
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is compression of the median nerve at the wrist, causing numbness and tingling in the thumb and first fingers. Caught early, it usually responds to conservative care; ignored, it can cause lasting nerve damage.
What causes it?
Repetitive hand use, wrist position during sleep, pregnancy, thyroid conditions, and diabetes can all contribute. Anatomy plays a role — some wrists simply have less room.
When should I see a doctor?
It may be worth scheduling an evaluation if the following sounds familiar: if numbness recurs regularly, wakes you at night, or is accompanied by weakness or muscle loss at the base of the thumb — persistent weakness deserves timely evaluation.
How Ridgeview evaluates it
The exam separates carpal tunnel from look-alikes, especially neck-related symptoms.
- Examination of sensation, strength, and provocative signs
- Distinguishing median nerve compression from cervical causes
- Severity grading — mild cases and advanced cases diverge quickly
- Review of hand use, sleep position, and contributing conditions
- Nerve conduction testing referral when the picture is unclear
Common signs + symptoms
Numbness or tingling in thumb, index, and middle fingers
Symptoms that wake you at night
Shaking the hand to restore feeling
Dropping objects or weakening grip
Symptoms while driving or holding a phone
Treatment depends on what is actually causing the problem.
Depending on your diagnosis, treatment may include:
Night splinting — often the single highest-yield step
Ergonomic and activity modification
Injection treatment for persistent symptoms
Monitoring of strength at the base of the thumb
Surgical referral when the nerve shows real compromise
Why Ridgeview
Diagnosis, treatment, and a safe return.
Dr. Kroner confirms the diagnosis, distinguishes it from neck-related nerve symptoms, and grades severity to match treatment — escalating to specialist referral when the nerve shows signs of real compromise.
Get clarity on what’s causing it.
The first step is understanding what is happening and what your options are. Schedule an evaluation with Dr. Kroner at Ridgeview Direct Care.