Carpal Tunnel Symptoms in Kenosha? Here’s What You Need to Know

Do your hands feel numb or tingly when you wake up? Do you notice wrist discomfort or weakness in your grip that’s worse in the mornings or at night? If these issues mostly affect your thumb, index, and middle fingers, you may be dealing with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)—and it’s time to take action.

At A Ray of Hope in Kenosha, we offer in-office EMG testing to help accurately diagnose carpal tunnel and other nerve-related conditions so you can get relief fast.

Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

CTS is caused by compression of the median nerve, which passes through the carpal tunnel in your wrist. This compression is often worsened during sleep when the wrist is bent for long periods—leading to increased pressure and nerve irritation.

According to Cleveland Clinic, the syndrome typically presents with:

• Tingling or numbness in the thumb, index, and middle fingers

• Wrist or forearm pain

• Weakness when gripping objects

• Symptoms that worsen during sleep or early morning

Why EMG Testing Matters

At A Ray of Hope’s Kenosha office, we utilize electromyography (EMG) testing to evaluate the health of your muscles and nerves. EMG helps us:

• Confirm whether the median nerve is compressed

• Rule out other nerve or muscular disorders

• Determine how advanced your condition is

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What You Can Do Now

Until you receive a full diagnosis, some early interventions might help:

• Wear a wrist brace at night to keep your wrist straight and reduce nerve pressure

• Limit repetitive wrist motions like typing or gripping tools

• Apply ice and elevate the wrist to reduce inflammation

This article from Athletico outlines how poor sleep posture can worsen carpal tunnel symptoms—especially in the Kenosha winter months when we tend to curl up more while sleeping.

Serving Kenosha and Beyond

Whether you're from Kenosha, Pleasant Prairie, Somers, or anywhere in Kenosha County, A Ray of Hope is here to help. Our neurology and diagnostic team is ready to help you determine whether CTS is affecting your daily life—and get you on the path to feeling better.

📅 Schedule your EMG consultation today and take the first step toward wrist and hand relief.