Wrist Pain: Carpal Tunnel or Something Else?

Wrist pain is one of the most common complaints among people who type, text, lift, or use their hands repetitively throughout the day. The first assumption many people (and even some providers) make is carpal tunnel syndrome—but in reality, wrist pain isn’t always coming from the wrist itself. A frequent misdiagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome is actually thoracic outlet syndrome, a condition that originates higher up in the shoulder and neck. Let’s break down the difference between these two conditions and how massage therapy can help with both.