{"id":4634,"date":"2025-12-02T18:20:32","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T18:20:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/?p=4634"},"modified":"2025-12-02T18:28:31","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T18:28:31","slug":"was-kann-ich-selbst-gegen-karpaltunnelsyndrom-tun-effektive-selbsthilfemassnahmen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/was-kann-ich-selbst-gegen-karpaltunnelsyndrom-tun-effektive-selbsthilfemassnahmen\/","title":{"rendered":"What can I do myself to treat carpal tunnel syndrome? Effective self-help measures."},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4634\" class=\"elementor elementor-4634\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-262fff1a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"262fff1a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b71d4c7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4b71d4c7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a57dafd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a57dafd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What can I do myself to treat carpal tunnel syndrome? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b5b816b elementor-icon-list--layout-inline elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"1b5b816b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items elementor-inline-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-globe\" viewbox=\"0 0 496 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M336.5 160C322 70.7 287.8 8 248 8s-74 62.7-88.5 152h177zM152 256c0 22.2 1.2 43.5 3.3 64h185.3c2.1-20.5 3.3-41.8 3.3-64s-1.2-43.5-3.3-64H155.3c-2.1 20.5-3.3 41.8-3.3 64zm324.7-96c-28.6-67.9-86.5-120.4-158-141.6 24.4 33.8 41.2 84.7 50 141.6h108zM177.2 18.4C105.8 39.6 47.8 92.1 19.3 160h108c8.7-56.9 25.5-107.8 49.9-141.6zM487.4 192H372.7c2.1 21 3.3 42.5 3.3 64s-1.2 43-3.3 64h114.6c5.5-20.5 8.6-41.8 8.6-64s-3.1-43.5-8.5-64zM120 256c0-21.5 1.2-43 3.3-64H8.6C3.2 212.5 0 233.8 0 256s3.2 43.5 8.6 64h114.6c-2-21-3.2-42.5-3.2-64zm39.5 96c14.5 89.3 48.7 152 88.5 152s74-62.7 88.5-152h-177zm159.3 141.6c71.4-21.2 129.4-73.7 158-141.6h-108c-8.8 56.9-25.6 107.8-50 141.6zM19.3 352c28.6 67.9 86.5 120.4 158 141.6-24.4-33.8-41.2-84.7-50-141.6h-108z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Leonie Kruse<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"rtmicon rtmicon-item-list\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Hand therapy and occupational therapy - Frankfurt<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3ebe62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d3ebe62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-featured-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Depositphotos_365755148_XL-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Depositphotos_365755148_XL-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Depositphotos_365755148_XL-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Depositphotos_365755148_XL-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Depositphotos_365755148_XL-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Depositphotos_365755148_XL.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-193c656c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"193c656c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>What can I do myself to treat carpal tunnel syndrome?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Against mild to moderate <\/span><b>Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can take a number of effective conservative measures yourself to alleviate symptoms and prevent progression. Since carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is caused by compression of the median nerve in the wrist, self-help strategies primarily aim to reduce pressure, decrease swelling, and stabilize the wrist. These measures are often the first and most important step in treatment.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>1. What can I do myself to treat carpal tunnel syndrome? The most important measure: The night splint.<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consistently immobilizing the wrist, especially during sleep, is the most effective self-help measure and helps to alleviate the symptoms of the <\/span><b>Carpal tunnel syndrome<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to control.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Use of the night splint (orthosis)<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Purpose:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> One <\/span><b>special night splint<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Orthosis) holds the wrist in the <\/span><b>neutral position<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (straight). This position offers the median nerve the greatest possible space in the carpal tunnel and prevents compression during the night.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Application:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The rail should <\/span><b>every night<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It should be worn. Since the symptoms are often worst at night, the splint prevents the wrist from unconsciously bending and compressing the nerve.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Advantages:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The splint has been proven to reduce nighttime tingling attacks and pain and supports nerve regeneration, which is essential for the treatment of the <\/span><b>Carpal tunnel syndrome<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2><b>2. Reduction of strain and ergonomic adjustments<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoiding movements that irritate the nerve is essential if you are wondering, <\/span><b>What can I do myself to treat carpal tunnel syndrome?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Ergonomic adjustments can significantly minimize everyday strain.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Care in everyday life<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Avoid extreme joint positions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Avoid excessive or prolonged bending (<\/span><b>Inflection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and hyperextension (<\/span><b>Extension<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) of the wrist. These positions increase the pressure in the tunnel.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Repetitive movements and vibration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Reduce activities that require repetitive wrist movements, strong grip pressure, or vibrations (e.g., prolonged typing, wringing, use of vibrating tools).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ergonomics in the workplace:<\/b><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold your wrist like this while typing <\/span><b>straight<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use an ergonomic mouse and wrist rest as much as possible.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid resting your wrist on hard desk edges while working.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h2><b>3. Relief of swelling and inflammation<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swelling (edema) in the wrist reduces the space in the carpal tunnel and increases pressure on the nerve, which exacerbates the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. <\/span><b>Carpal tunnel syndrome<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can worsen.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>cooling<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Application:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Place several times a day for about <\/span><b>10 to 15 minutes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Apply cold compresses or an ice pack wrapped in a cloth to the inside of the wrist.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Effect:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Cold can help reduce acute swelling and inflammation.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Elevation<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Implementation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Position the affected hand, especially at night, <\/span><b>slightly elevated<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (above heart level), for example on a pillow.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Effect:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This promotes the drainage of tissue fluid and reduces swelling in the wrist, thereby relieving pressure on the median nerve.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2><b>4. Special exercises and nerve gliding<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gentle stretching and gliding exercises can help keep the median nerve more mobile and release adhesions, which can aid in the treatment of... <\/span><b>Carpal tunnel syndrome<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> supports.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shutterstock<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nerve gliding exercises:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These exercises are performed to gently &quot;glide&quot; the median nerve through the carpal tunnel, thus improving mobility. One example is moving the arm in different positions while first extending the fingers and then curling them towards the palm.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stretching exercises:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Gently stretch your wrist into a neutral position. Perform all exercises only up to the point of pain.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Self-help measure<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Primary effect<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Consistent night guard<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stabilizes the wrist and provides maximum relief to the nerve during sleep.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Cooling the wrist<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduces acute swelling and inflammation (edema).<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Avoiding extreme postures<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevents mechanical compression during the day.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Nerve gliding exercises<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increases the mobility of the median nerve in the tunnel.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Ergonomic adjustment<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimizes the strain caused by repetitive work and posture.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h2><b>5. When is self-help insufficient?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to recognize when self-help reaches its limits and professional medical help is necessary to prevent permanent damage to the median nerve caused by the <\/span><b>Carpal tunnel syndrome<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to prevent.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should the symptoms persist despite consistent use of self-help measures (especially the night splint) <\/span><b>over a period of four to six weeks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If symptoms persist, worsen, or if the following serious signs occur, an immediate visit to the doctor is essential:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Persistent deafness:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The deafness does not improve even during the day.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Grip weakness:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They often drop objects or are no longer able to grip firmly.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Muscle atrophy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Visible muscle wasting (atrophy) is evident at the base of the thumb (thenar eminence).<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Carpal tunnel syndrome<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is a serious neurological disorder. Self-help is an excellent supportive measure, but it cannot always prevent progressive nerve damage. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stop.<\/span><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4467 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Depositphotos_35602185_XL.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Depositphotos_35602185_XL.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Depositphotos_35602185_XL-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Depositphotos_35602185_XL-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Depositphotos_35602185_XL-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Depositphotos_35602185_XL-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p><h2><b>6. Frequently asked questions about self-treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome<\/b><\/h2><h3><b>1. How long do I need to wear the night splint if I am treating carpal tunnel syndrome myself?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do that <\/span><b>Carpal tunnel syndrome<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you are treating yourself conservatively, you should use the night splint. <\/span><b>consistently every night<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wear the splint until your symptoms have significantly subsided. This can take several weeks in mild cases. In moderate cases, the splint can also be helpful during daytime activities to provide maximum relief to the median nerve and alleviate symptoms. <\/span><b>Carpal tunnel syndrome<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to reduce.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>2. Can I cure carpal tunnel syndrome through exercises alone?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercises such as nerve gliding can improve the mobility of the median nerve and alleviate the symptoms of <\/span><b>Carpal tunnel syndrome<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They can alleviate symptoms. However, they alone are usually not sufficient for a complete cure, as mechanical compression in the tunnel is often caused by swelling or structural narrowing. Exercises should always be combined with immobilization using a night splint and avoiding overuse.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>3. What can I do myself to treat carpal tunnel syndrome if I am pregnant?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are pregnant and that <\/span><b>Carpal tunnel syndrome<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If symptoms develop, conservative self-help measures are particularly important, as surgery is usually avoided during pregnancy. Focus on consistent nighttime splinting and the <\/span><b>Elevation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the arms, to reduce hormonally induced water retention (edema). Often this disappears. <\/span><b>Carpal tunnel syndrome<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> after childbirth, on its own.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>4. Are over-the-counter painkillers a good option for self-treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over-the-counter painkillers (such as ibuprofen) can be used for self-treatment of <\/span><b>Carpal tunnel syndrome<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They can be beneficial because they possess anti-inflammatory properties and thus help reduce swelling in the carpal tunnel. They can relieve acute pain, but are not a permanent solution. They should only be used in the short term and in consultation with your doctor to support immobilization in order to achieve rapid relief of the median nerve.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>5. How often and for how long should I cool my hand if I am treating carpal tunnel syndrome myself?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For self-treatment of the <\/span><b>Carpal tunnel syndrome<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Can you use your hand several times a day (e.g., three to five times) for each time? <\/span><b>maximum 10 to 15 minutes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Apply ice or a cold compress. It is important that you never place ice or a cold source directly on the skin to avoid frostbite. Cooling helps reduce swelling and relieves acute pain.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>6. Should I also wear the splint during the day if I am treating my carpal tunnel syndrome myself?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you perform activities during the day that are known to <\/span><b>Carpal tunnel syndrome<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If the condition worsens (e.g., during prolonged writing or monotonous assembly work), wearing the splint during the day can be very helpful. Otherwise, you should move your hand as normally as possible, but avoid extreme positions. However, the main relief comes from the <\/span><b>consistent night splinting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>7. What can I do if my symptoms persist despite consistent splinting of the carpal tunnel syndrome?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the symptoms of <\/span><b>Carpal tunnel syndrome<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If symptoms persist or worsen despite consistent nighttime splinting for four to six weeks, you should consult a doctor urgently. Conservative self-treatment will likely no longer be sufficient. Your doctor can perform an objective nerve conduction study and discuss further treatment options such as a cortisone injection or surgical decompression of the median nerve.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>8. How important is nutrition in the self-treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A balanced diet is generally important for nerve health. In particular, the intake of <\/span><b>B vitamins<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vitamin B6 (e.g., B6) plays a role in nerve function and regeneration. A healthy lifestyle that leads to weight reduction can indirectly improve this. <\/span><b>Carpal tunnel syndrome<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to improve, as being overweight is often associated with increased swelling, which increases the pressure in the tunnel.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>9. Should I use massage to treat carpal tunnel syndrome myself?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gentle massages of the forearm and hand can help relax the muscles. However, they should <\/span><b>Avoid direct, strong pressure on the carpal groove.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as this could irritate the already compressed median nerve. If you find massages pleasant, they can complement self-treatment of the <\/span><b>Carpal tunnel syndrome<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They should be added, but done carefully and gently.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>10. What do I need to consider when ergonomically adjusting my workplace to alleviate carpal tunnel syndrome?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In ergonomic adjustments to alleviate the <\/span><b>Carpal tunnel syndrome<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You should ensure that your wrist is protected while typing or working. <\/span><b>always in a neutral (straight) position<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It remains. Use an ergonomically designed keyboard and mouse, and adjust your chair height so that your forearms are horizontal. This reduces strain on the median nerve during long working hours.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>11. What can I do to immediately relieve acute pain of carpal tunnel syndrome myself?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To treat acute pain of the <\/span><b>Carpal tunnel syndrome<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To relieve the pain immediately, you should treat your hand right away. <\/span><b>shake out<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to relieve the pressure. Then rest your hand. <\/span><b>high<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Position yourself on a pillow (above heart level) to promote venous return and reduce swelling. These measures provide immediate, temporary relief to the median nerve.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>7. Important basis for treatment decisions<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-help measures are the basis of conservative treatment and are effective in mild to moderate cases. <\/span><b>Carpal tunnel syndrome<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> often successfully.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should your symptoms, especially numbness and loss of strength, not improve despite consistent self-help measures, please consult a specialist to obtain an objective diagnosis and determine the best individual treatment option for you. <\/span><b>Carpal tunnel syndrome<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to discuss.<\/span><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4466 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Depositphotos_18365603_XL.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Depositphotos_18365603_XL.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Depositphotos_18365603_XL-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Depositphotos_18365603_XL-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Depositphotos_18365603_XL-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Depositphotos_18365603_XL-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c877d8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-4052 elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c877d8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Share on:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd6f709 elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-4055 elementor-widget-rtm-social_share\" data-id=\"fd6f709\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"rtm-social_share.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"rkit-social-share flat\">\n            <dl class=\"rkit-social-media__list\">                    <dt class=\"elementor-repeater-item-ff8b438\">\n                                                        <a type=\"button\" data-social-media=\"facebook\" class=\"rkit-social-share__link facebook\">\n                                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"rkit-social-share__icon e-font-icon-svg e-fab-facebook-f\" viewbox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M279.14 288l14.22-92.66h-88.91v-60.13c0-25.35 12.42-50.06 52.24-50.06h40.42V6.26S260.43 0 225.36 0c-73.22 0-121.08 44.38-121.08 124.72v70.62H22.89V288h81.39v224h100.17V288z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    Facebook                                <\/a>\n                                            <\/dt>\n                                <dt class=\"elementor-repeater-item-ba82ccf\">\n                                                        <a type=\"button\" data-social-media=\"twitter\" class=\"rkit-social-share__link twitter\">\n                                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"rkit-social-share__icon e-font-icon-svg e-fab-x-twitter\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M389.2 48h70.6L305.6 224.2 487 464H345L233.7 318.6 106.5 464H35.8L200.7 275.5 26.8 48H172.4L272.9 180.9 389.2 48zM364.4 421.8h39.1L151.1 88h-42L364.4 421.8z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    X \/Twitter)                                <\/a>\n                                            <\/dt>\n                                <dt class=\"elementor-repeater-item-e19b334\">\n                                                        <a type=\"button\" data-social-media=\"whatsapp\" class=\"rkit-social-share__link whatsapp\">\n                                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"rkit-social-share__icon e-font-icon-svg e-fab-whatsapp\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M380.9 97.1C339 55.1 283.2 32 223.9 32c-122.4 0-222 99.6-222 222 0 39.1 10.2 77.3 29.6 111L0 480l117.7-30.9c32.4 17.7 68.9 27 106.1 27h.1c122.3 0 224.1-99.6 224.1-222 0-59.3-25.2-115-67.1-157zm-157 341.6c-33.2 0-65.7-8.9-94-25.7l-6.7-4-69.8 18.3L72 359.2l-4.4-7c-18.5-29.4-28.2-63.3-28.2-98.2 0-101.7 82.8-184.5 184.6-184.5 49.3 0 95.6 19.2 130.4 54.1 34.8 34.9 56.2 81.2 56.1 130.5 0 101.8-84.9 184.6-186.6 184.6zm101.2-138.2c-5.5-2.8-32.8-16.2-37.9-18-5.1-1.9-8.8-2.8-12.5 2.8-3.7 5.6-14.3 18-17.6 21.8-3.2 3.7-6.5 4.2-12 1.4-32.6-16.3-54-29.1-75.5-66-5.7-9.8 5.7-9.1 16.3-30.3 1.8-3.7.9-6.9-.5-9.7-1.4-2.8-12.5-30.1-17.1-41.2-4.5-10.8-9.1-9.3-12.5-9.5-3.2-.2-6.9-.2-10.6-.2-3.7 0-9.7 1.4-14.8 6.9-5.1 5.6-19.4 19-19.4 46.3 0 27.3 19.9 53.7 22.6 57.4 2.8 3.7 39.1 59.7 94.8 83.8 35.2 15.2 49 16.5 66.6 13.9 10.7-1.6 32.8-13.4 37.4-26.4 4.6-13 4.6-24.1 3.2-26.4-1.3-2.5-5-3.9-10.5-6.6z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    WhatsApp                                <\/a>\n                                            <\/dt>\n                                <dt class=\"elementor-repeater-item-8ace19a\">\n                                                        <a type=\"button\" data-social-media=\"pinterest\" class=\"rkit-social-share__link pinterest\">\n                                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"rkit-social-share__icon e-font-icon-svg e-fab-pinterest\" viewbox=\"0 0 496 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M496 256c0 137-111 248-248 248-25.6 0-50.2-3.9-73.4-11.1 10.1-16.5 25.2-43.5 30.8-65 3-11.6 15.4-59 15.4-59 8.1 15.4 31.7 28.5 56.8 28.5 74.8 0 128.7-68.8 128.7-154.3 0-81.9-66.9-143.2-152.9-143.2-107 0-163.9 71.8-163.9 150.1 0 36.4 19.4 81.7 50.3 96.1 4.7 2.2 7.2 1.2 8.3-3.3.8-3.4 5-20.3 6.9-28.1.6-2.5.3-4.7-1.7-7.1-10.1-12.5-18.3-35.3-18.3-56.6 0-54.7 41.4-107.6 112-107.6 60.9 0 103.6 41.5 103.6 100.9 0 67.1-33.9 113.6-78 113.6-24.3 0-42.6-20.1-36.7-44.8 7-29.5 20.5-61.3 20.5-82.6 0-19-10.2-34.9-31.4-34.9-24.9 0-44.9 25.7-44.9 60.2 0 22 7.4 36.8 7.4 36.8s-24.5 103.8-29 123.2c-5 21.4-3 51.6-.9 71.2C65.4 450.9 0 361.1 0 256 0 119 111 8 248 8s248 111 248 248z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    Pinterest                                <\/a>\n                                            <\/dt>\n                                <dt class=\"elementor-repeater-item-8c4b51c\">\n                                                        <a type=\"button\" data-social-media=\"linkedin\" class=\"rkit-social-share__link linkedin\">\n                                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"rkit-social-share__icon e-font-icon-svg e-fab-linkedin\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 32H31.9C14.3 32 0 46.5 0 64.3v383.4C0 465.5 14.3 480 31.9 480H416c17.6 0 32-14.5 32-32.3V64.3c0-17.8-14.4-32.3-32-32.3zM135.4 416H69V202.2h66.5V416zm-33.2-243c-21.3 0-38.5-17.3-38.5-38.5S80.9 96 102.2 96c21.2 0 38.5 17.3 38.5 38.5 0 21.3-17.2 38.5-38.5 38.5zm282.1 243h-66.4V312c0-24.8-.5-56.7-34.5-56.7-34.6 0-39.9 27-39.9 54.9V416h-66.4V202.2h63.7v29.2h.9c8.9-16.8 30.6-34.5 62.9-34.5 67.2 0 79.7 44.3 79.7 101.9V416z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    LinkedIn                                <\/a>\n                                            <\/dt>\n            <\/dl>        <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24c98731 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"24c98731\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3874b47c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3874b47c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aca9e46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-3219 elementor-widget-search\" data-id=\"aca9e46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;submit_trigger&quot;:&quot;click_submit&quot;,&quot;pagination_type_options&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"search.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<search class=\"e-search hidden\" role=\"search\">\n\t\t\t<form class=\"e-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/\" method=\"get\" data-trp-original-action=\"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<label class=\"e-search-label\" for=\"search-aca9e46\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-screen-only\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSearch\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/label>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-search-input-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<input id=\"search-aca9e46\" placeholder=\"Discover topics...\" class=\"e-search-input\" type=\"search\" name=\"s\" value=\"\" autocomplete=\"off\" role=\"combobox\" aria-autocomplete=\"list\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"results-aca9e46\" aria-haspopup=\"listbox\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-times\" viewbox=\"0 0 352 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M242.72 256l100.07-100.07c12.28-12.28 12.28-32.19 0-44.48l-22.24-22.24c-12.28-12.28-32.19-12.28-44.48 0L176 189.28 75.93 89.21c-12.28-12.28-32.19-12.28-44.48 0L9.21 111.45c-12.28 12.28-12.28 32.19 0 44.48L109.28 256 9.21 356.07c-12.28 12.28-12.28 32.19 0 44.48l22.24 22.24c12.28 12.28 32.2 12.28 44.48 0L176 322.72l100.07 100.07c12.28 12.28 32.2 12.28 44.48 0l22.24-22.24c12.28-12.28 12.28-32.19 0-44.48L242.72 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<output id=\"results-aca9e46\" class=\"e-search-results-container hide-loader\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\" aria-label=\"Results for search\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-search-results\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/output>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"e-search-submit\" type=\"submit\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSeek\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"e_search_props\" value=\"aca9e46-4634\">\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"trp-form-language\" value=\"en\"\/><\/form>\n\t\t<\/search>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71af1b27 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"71af1b27\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a747e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-1596 elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5a747e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Overview<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1c2c60 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-1599 elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"a1c2c60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-right\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zM140 300h116v70.9c0 10.7 13 16.1 20.5 8.5l114.3-114.9c4.7-4.7 4.7-12.2 0-16.9l-114.3-115c-7.6-7.6-20.5-2.2-20.5 8.5V212H140c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v64c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Homepage<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/behandlung-von-ueberlastungssyndromen\/\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-right\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zM140 300h116v70.9c0 10.7 13 16.1 20.5 8.5l114.3-114.9c4.7-4.7 4.7-12.2 0-16.9l-114.3-115c-7.6-7.6-20.5-2.2-20.5 8.5V212H140c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v64c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Treatment of overuse syndromes<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/arthrose-und-rheuma-der-hand\/\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-right\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zM140 300h116v70.9c0 10.7 13 16.1 20.5 8.5l114.3-114.9c4.7-4.7 4.7-12.2 0-16.9l-114.3-115c-7.6-7.6-20.5-2.2-20.5 8.5V212H140c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v64c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Osteoarthritis and rheumatism of the hand<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/behandlung-von-ueberlastungssyndromen-2\/\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-right\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zM140 300h116v70.9c0 10.7 13 16.1 20.5 8.5l114.3-114.9c4.7-4.7 4.7-12.2 0-16.9l-114.3-115c-7.6-7.6-20.5-2.2-20.5 8.5V212H140c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v64c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Hand rehabilitation after surgery<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.doctolib.de\/ergotherapie\/frankfurt-am-main\/leonie-kruse-frankfurt-am-main\/booking\/patient-insurance-sector?specialityId=1230&#038;telehealth=false&#038;placeId=practice-730072&#038;bookingFunnelSource=profile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-right\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zM140 300h116v70.9c0 10.7 13 16.1 20.5 8.5l114.3-114.9c4.7-4.7 4.7-12.2 0-16.9l-114.3-115c-7.6-7.6-20.5-2.2-20.5 8.5V212H140c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v64c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Book an appointment directly<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/#kontakt\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-right\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zM140 300h116v70.9c0 10.7 13 16.1 20.5 8.5l114.3-114.9c4.7-4.7 4.7-12.2 0-16.9l-114.3-115c-7.6-7.6-20.5-2.2-20.5 8.5V212H140c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v64c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">contact<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7dbbc3f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7dbbc3f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;sticky&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;sticky_offset&quot;:146,&quot;sticky_parent&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;sticky_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;mobile&quot;],&quot;sticky_effects_offset&quot;:0,&quot;sticky_anchor_link_offset&quot;:0}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8459413 elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-1602 elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8459413\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC07119-1-scaled-e1773767655231-1536x1536.jpg\" class=\"attachment-1536x1536 size-1536x1536 wp-image-5630\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC07119-1-scaled-e1773767655231-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC07119-1-scaled-e1773767655231-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC07119-1-scaled-e1773767655231-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC07119-1-scaled-e1773767655231-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC07119-1-scaled-e1773767655231-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC07119-1-scaled-e1773767655231.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01d1e32 elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-1605 elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"01d1e32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Schedule an appointment now<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18b37f7 elementor-align-start elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-1608 elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"18b37f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Holistic perspective<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Capacity to act<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Activity orientation<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62dc69b elementor-align-justify elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-1278 elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"62dc69b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doctolib.de\/ergotherapie\/frankfurt-am-main\/leonie-kruse-frankfurt-am-main\/booking\/patient-insurance-sector?specialityId=1230&#038;telehealth=false&#038;placeId=practice-730072&#038;bookingFunnelSource=profile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-calendar-check\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M400 64h-48V12c0-6.627-5.373-12-12-12h-40c-6.627 0-12 5.373-12 12v52H160V12c0-6.627-5.373-12-12-12h-40c-6.627 0-12 5.373-12 12v52H48C21.49 64 0 85.49 0 112v352c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h352c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48V112c0-26.51-21.49-48-48-48zm-6 400H54a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V160h352v298a6 6 0 0 1-6 6zm-52.849-200.65L198.842 404.519c-4.705 4.667-12.303 4.637-16.971-.068l-75.091-75.699c-4.667-4.705-4.637-12.303.068-16.971l22.719-22.536c4.705-4.667 12.303-4.637 16.97.069l44.104 44.461 111.072-110.181c4.705-4.667 12.303-4.637 16.971.068l22.536 22.718c4.667 4.705 4.636 12.303-.069 16.97z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book an appointment<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Was kann ich selbst gegen Karpaltunnelsyndrom tun? Was kann ich selbst gegen Karpaltunnelsyndrom tun? Gegen ein leichtes bis mittelschweres Karpaltunnelsyndrom (KTS) k\u00f6nnen Sie selbst eine Reihe effektiver konservativer Ma\u00dfnahmen ergreifen, um die Beschwerden zu lindern und eine Progression zu verhindern. Da das KTS durch die Kompression des Medianusnervs im Handgelenk verursacht wird, zielen die Selbsthilfestrategien [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4250,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4634","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4634","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4634"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4634\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4816,"href":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4634\/revisions\/4816"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4250"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4634"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4634"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4634"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}