Surgical treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome is a widespread method that often shows positive results in the short term. Nevertheless, many patients report recurring symptoms and postoperative complications in the long term. Therefore, there is a view that surgical intervention is not always the optimal solution and can alternatively be replaced by manual therapy if this is practicable.

It should be noted that one-off surgical procedures can potentially cause irreversible injury or damage that is often difficult to correct. Another relevant aspect that is often overlooked is the efficiency of manual therapy. This method has the same goal as surgery, which is to widen the carpal tunnel to allow more room for the nerve. The key difference, however, is that manual therapy is performed without surgery, medication, or potential side effects. This approach therefore offers a painless and non-invasive alternative.