Surgical treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome is a widely used method that often shows positive results in the short term. Nevertheless, many patients report recurring complaints and postoperative complications in the long term. Therefore, it is believed 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-time surgical procedures may cause potentially irreversible injuries or damage that are 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, namely to widen the carpal tunnel to provide more space 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.