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Ayurvedic Treatment for Wrist Pain or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Do your hands often feel numb, tingly, or weak, especially after typing, driving, or using your phone for long periods?
CTS is a nerve compression condition that occurs when the median nerve is pinched as it travels through the narrow carpal tunnel in the wrist. It can cause pain, tingling, and reduced strength in the hand and fingers.
While often linked to repetitive wrist movements or poor ergonomics, chronic cases may stem from deeper issues like inflammation or underlying systemic conditions. But why does it affect some more severely than others?
Ayurveda offers a deeper perspective on these patterns, focusing on restoring internal balance and nerve health.
Key Symptoms
Pain or burning sensation in the wrist
Weakness in the hand or grip
Tingling or numbness in the fingers
Difficulty performing fine motor tasks
Swelling or pressure sensation in the wrist
Symptoms worsen at night or with repetitive use
Read more about the ayurvedic perspective here
Ayurvedic Perspective
Ayurveda views carpal tunnel syndrome not just as a wrist problem, but as a condition rooted in nerve compression, inflammation, and systemic imbalance.
According to Ayurvedic principles, aggravated Vata dosha, often triggered by repetitive hand movements, prolonged computer use, stress, or improper posture, affects the nerves and tendons passing through the wrist, leading to pain, numbness, and tingling sensations.
Ayurvedic treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome focuses on addressing the root cause rather than temporarily suppressing symptoms.
Treatment includes ayurvedic medicines, Abhyanga, and targeted Panchakarma therapies to reduce nerve inflammation and restore wrist function.
Causes according to Ayurveda
According to Ayurveda, CTS is viewed as an imbalance primarily involving Vata and Kapha doshas. Kapha accumulation causes blockage of the body’s channels (Srotas), while aggravated Vata disturbs nerve function, resulting in impaired circulation, inflammation, and nerve compression.
Causes include:
- Dietary habits: Irregular meals, intake of dry, cold, heavy stale, or processed foods.
- Lifestyle factors: Excessive physical exertion or insufficient rest
- Environmental causes: Vata-aggravating weather (cold, dry seasons), Seasonal transitions can trigger pain.
Herbal Medication
Ayurvedic Therapy
Dietary Modification
Lifestyle Changes
Ayurvedic management focuses on restoring balance by pacifying aggravated doshas, particularly Vata & Kapha dosha, and realigning the digestive system. This holistic approach includes:
Read more about the ayurvedic perspective here
Conventional vs Ayurveda Perspective
Conventional Perspective
Ayurveda Perspective
What & Why
- Compression of the median nerve due to repetitive motion, swelling, or anatomical factors
- Often caused by repetitive wrist use, inflammation, or systemic conditions
- Primarily an imbalance of Vata and Kapha doshas causing channel (Srotas) blockage and nerve dysfunction
- Various dietary, lifestyles and environmental triggers can trigger imbalance in vata & kapha (as mentioned above) depending on individual body type including the conventional causes
Ayurveda Perspective
How
- Pain relief with NSAIDs, corticosteroid injections, splints, physical therapy and ergonomic adjustments
- Correct the root imbalances i.e. the aggravated Vata & Kapha and disturbed Agni through diet, herbal medication, lifestyle changes, and Ayurvedic detoxification therapies
When to consult doctor
You should consider Ayurvedic therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome if you experience persistent wrist pain, numbness, tingling in the fingers, reduced grip strength, or night-time discomfort that interferes with daily activities or work. Early intervention is especially important if symptoms are gradually worsening or recurring despite rest or conventional pain relief methods.
Consulting an Ayurvedic doctor is also recommended if you want a non-surgical, non-pharmacological approach to managing carpal tunnel syndrome.
Yuvrit offers personalized ayurvedic treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome, focusing on long-term relief from wrist pain, numbness, and tingling.
Our Approach
Expert Doctor led diagnosis
Our experienced Ayurvedic doctors will help in identifying the root causes leveraging modern diagnostic tests, questionnaires, pulse checks in clinics etc.
Personalised solutions
We will create personalized recommendations of:
(i) herbal healthcares and
(ii) easy to follow dietary suggestions
Continued care through our dedicated health coaches
Our energetic doctors double up as health coaches offering help at any time you need them to ensure the right outcome is achieved. They are just 1 whatsapp text away.
Expert Doctor led diagnosis
Our experienced Ayurvedic doctors will help in identifying the root causes leveraging modern diagnostic tests, questionnaires, pulse checks in clinics etc.
Personalised solutions
We will create personalized recommendations of:
(i) herbal healthcares and
(ii) easy to follow dietary suggestions
Continued care through our dedicated health coaches
Our energetic doctors double up as health coaches offering help at any time you need them to ensure the right outcome is achieved. They are just 1 whatsapp text away.
How much time does it take?
1-2
Weeks
Reduction of Symptoms
2-6
Months
Root cause resolution
Why Yuvrit?
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Authentic: Leveraging classical evidence backed and proven ayurvedic treatments |
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Standardized Protocols led: Dr GG led development of treatment protocols and training of all doctors |
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Modern and Integrative: Integrates modern diagnostic tools and methods and adaptive to changes |
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Quality Focus: Robust R&D process led interventions, scientific lab tests to ensure safe and proven efficacy for proprietary products |
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Continued care: Coach led engagement post consultation to ensure right health outcome is delivered |
