Don’t Ignore the Signals: Find the Cause of Your Hand Numbness. 

Tingling and numbness in your hands are more than just an annoyance—they are a sign from your nerves that something is wrong. These disruptive symptoms can interfere with your sleep, your work, and your confidence. We specialize in diagnosing the precise cause and providing a clear path to lasting relief. 

Your First Step Toward Clarity and Comfort. 

Waking up at night with a numb, “pins-and-needles” sensation in your hand is a frustrating and often frightening experience. When these symptoms start to affect you during the day, causing clumsiness or weakness, it’s natural to be concerned. Understanding the source of the problem is the first and most critical step toward a solution. 

Listening to Your Nerves. 

Your nerves act as the communication highway between your brain and your body. The sensations of tingling and numbness, medically known as paresthesia, occur when the signal along this highway is interrupted. This is most often caused by a nerve being irritated or physically compressed—”pinched”—by the surrounding tissues in your wrist, elbow, or elsewhere. 

Is It Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? 

While there are several potential causes for these symptoms, the most common by far is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This occurs when the median nerve gets squeezed as it passes through a narrow passageway in your wrist called the carpal tunnel. 

You may have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome if you experience: 

• Numbness or tingling primarily in your thumb, index, middle, and ring fingers. 

• Symptoms that frequently wake you up at night. 

• A feeling of clumsiness or a tendency to drop objects. 

• The need to “shake out” your hand to get relief. 

The Expertise Required for Delicate Nerves. 

The nerves in your hand and wrist are incredibly fine and complex. Any surgical treatment that involves these delicate structures, such as a Carpal Tunnel Release, demands an exceptional level of precision. As a Harvard-trained microsurgeon, Dr. French has the elite training required to operate safely and effectively on and around these nerves, ensuring the best and safest possible outcome for his patients. 

Why a Prompt and Accurate Diagnosis Matters. 

It is important to have persistent numbness and tingling evaluated by a specialist. If a nerve remains severely compressed for a long time, it can lead to permanent nerve damage and muscle atrophy (weakness). A timely and accurate diagnosis is the key to preventing irreversible changes and ensuring a complete recovery.