Nerve Decompression (Ulnar/Radial)

Non-Surgical Treatments

Start With the Least-Invasive Options

Non-Surgical Shoulder & Elbow Treatments

• Activity Modification and Rest Identifying and avoiding activities that aggravate nerve compression allows inflammation to decrease and symptoms to improve. Our specialists provide specific guidance on workplace ergonomics and daily activity modifications.
  • Ergonomic workplace assessments
  • Activity modification strategies
• Splinting and Bracing Custom splints help maintain proper wrist and elbow positioning to reduce pressure on compressed nerves. Night splints are particularly effective for preventing unconscious positioning that worsens symptoms.
  • Custom-fitted night splints
  • Daytime activity-specific braces
• Physical and Occupational Therapy Our certified hand therapists use specialized techniques to improve nerve mobility, reduce inflammation, and strengthen surrounding muscles. Therapy helps restore normal function and prevent symptom recurrence.
  • Nerve gliding exercises
  • Strengthening and conditioning programs
• Anti-inflammatory Medications Oral medications and targeted injections can reduce inflammation around compressed nerves, providing symptom relief while other treatments take effect. Our physicians carefully monitor medication use for optimal results.
  • Targeted corticosteroid injections
  • Oral anti-inflammatory protocols
• Nerve Mobilization Techniques Advanced manual therapy techniques help restore normal nerve movement and reduce adhesions. These specialized treatments are performed by our certified hand therapists with extensive training in nerve disorders.
  • Neural mobilization therapy
  • Soft tissue manual techniques

Many patients experience significant symptom improvement within 6-12 weeks of starting their personalized non-surgical treatment plan.