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Carpal Ligament Traction
By Dr. Matthew Hwu, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS·
Quick answer
Carpal ligament traction is a stretch meant to open up space for the nerve that runs through the carpal tunnel. Rest your hand on the edge of a table so the thumb half of your palm hangs over. Keep the pinky side pressed down, then press and hold the thumb side out and down toward the floor.
You should feel a slight, deep stretch at the front of your wrist. Hold for one minute, rest 15 to 30 seconds, and repeat once. You can do this two to three times a day.
| Exercise | Carpal Ligament Traction |
| Frequency&Duration | 2 Repetitions, 1 Minute each. This exercise can be performed 2-3x/day. Daily |
Starting Position
Depending on which hand you feel the symptoms, find a surface that you can hang the palm side of your hand over the edge
Traction Position
Keeping the pinky side of your hand pressed against the surface. Press and Hold the thumb side out and down toward the ground. ->
