How Do You Use Iontophoresis For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Many carpal tunnel patients want the relief that corticosteroids can provide but they don’t want to get an invasive injection into their wrist. You can use iontophoresis for carpal tunnel syndrome and get corticosteroids into the wrist by using a tiny amount of electricity. Read on to learn more about how to use iontophoresis for carpal tunnel syndrome. Ask your doctor to refer you to a physical therapist for iontophoresis treatment. This procedure is very common and should be practiced by most hospital-based physical therapists. Set up a weekly time for your iontophoresis treatment. In the first two weeks, you may need to have the procedure done two or three times, but eventually it will just be once a week. Treatment initially lasts about 30 minutes and gradually gets shorter with subsequent visits. Place the negative end of the electric charge on your upper back. It should be a small disposable pad that is naturally adhesive. The therapist will put positively charged cream (usually
