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Carpal tunnel syndrome treatment in Tunbridge Wells
Carpal tunnel syndrome causes tingling, numbness and pain in the hand, often at night. Wrist splints help many people, and an ultrasound-guided steroid injection can ease symptoms.
The carpal tunnel is a narrow passage in the wrist. The median nerve runs through it to the hand. If the tunnel becomes tight, the nerve gets squeezed, causing tingling, numbness and pain.
It’s more common in women, during pregnancy, and in people with diabetes, an underactive thyroid or arthritis. Repetitive wrist work can make it worse.
Symptoms
Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome
Tingling and numbness
In the thumb, index, middle and part of the ring finger.
Night symptoms
Symptoms that wake you, often eased by shaking the hand.
Pain
An ache in the hand, wrist or forearm.
Weakness
A weak grip or difficulty with fine tasks, such as buttons.
Constant numbness or wasting of the muscle at the base of the thumb needs prompt assessment, as surgery may be needed.
Treatment options
Treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome
Steroid injection
£250
An ultrasound-guided steroid injection into the carpal tunnel to reduce swelling around the nerve.
Injections guided by ultrasound, away from the nerve
Free injection consultation
Advice on wrist splints and activity
Referral for nerve tests or surgery if needed
How it works
Your four-step journey
01
Get in touch
Book online or call us. Many of our consultations are free.
02
Assessment
We listen to your history, examine you and, where it helps, scan the area with ultrasound.
03
Your plan
We explain what we think is going on and your options, with costs, so you can decide.
04
Treatment and review
We start treatment if it’s right for you, and check your progress as you go.
Self-care
Helping yourself
Wear a wrist splint at night to keep the wrist in a neutral position.
Take regular breaks from repetitive hand and wrist tasks.
Carpal tunnel during pregnancy often settles after the baby is born.
Your clinicians
Meet the team
Gary Edwards
Injection Therapist and Chiropractor, Clinic Director
GCC 03996
Dr Gabriel Azzini
Doctor, Sport & Exercise Medicine
GMC 7689922
Registered and regulated
Google reviews
What our patients say
5.0from 150 Google reviews
Cortisone injection★★★★★
I recently had an ultrasound guided cortisone injection with Gary… Gary took the time to explain everything clearly before the procedure which really put me at ease, not easy when you’re not a fan of needles! The process itself was essentially pain free.
James T. · 2026 · Google review
Frozen shoulder★★★★★
Gary helped me with my frozen shoulder. He was very thorough, professional and informative. I was given a cortisone injection, which he talked me through. During the procedure he was calming and efficient.
A Cochrane review found steroid injections improved symptoms more than placebo at one month [1]. Some people stay better for longer, while others find symptoms come back.
Do wrist splints help?
Wearing a splint at night, to keep the wrist straight, helps many people with mild to moderate symptoms.
When is surgery needed?
If symptoms are severe, constant, or don’t improve with other treatment, or if there’s muscle weakness. We can refer you for a surgical opinion.
Got another question?Ask us at your consultation. You don’t have to go ahead.
