If you are diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome you will not necessarily have to have an operation.

In some (rare) cases an operation performed by a surgeon who is experienced at working with instrumentalists is the only solution. But almost always there are non-surgical treatments such as physiotherapy and hand therapy, that can ease the symptoms, and practitioners and teachers can show you how to play in a way that doesn't make the problem worse.

See how you can avoid getting to the stage where you are playing through excruciating pain. View the health advice pages for general information sheets on ergonomics and posture, as well as instrument-specific adivce, e.g. guitar ergonmics

Contact us if you would like a free assessment with one of our GPs or physiotherapists. Telephone number 0845 602 0235

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