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Relieving Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Assessment, Treatment & Upper Extremity Strategy

Carpal tunnel syndrome is often treated like a wrist problem—but that’s rarely where the issue starts.

Most approaches focus on local forearm work, which can provide temporary relief but doesn’t address the underlying drivers.

In this on-demand clinical training, you’ll learn how to assess carpal tunnel presentations more broadly, identify contributing patterns, and apply treatment that reduces symptoms without relying on repetitive, short-term fixes.

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On-demand access
3 hours in-depth self-paced training

3 NYS + 3 NCBTMB Massage Therapy CEUs

David Weintraub, LMT

THE CLINICAL WHY

If you only treat the wrist, you’ll keep chasing symptoms—and not getting anywhere

Carpal tunnel syndrome is commonly approached as a localized compression issue at the wrist.

But in practice, the load on the wrist is often created by restrictions and positioning elsewhere—especially through the shoulder, ribcage, neck, and upper extremity chain.

When treatment stays too local, results tend to be short-lived.

This course shifts the focus from “releasing the forearm” to understanding how to reduce strain on the wrist by changing how the entire upper body is functioning.

You’ll learn how to assess contributing factors, prioritize treatment more effectively, and deliver work that holds beyond a single session.

enrollment

3‑hour online at your own pace training
3 NYS & NCBTMB Massage Therapy CEUs

$75

Enroll now - $75

Full client intake and bodyreading breakdown
Clear explanation of contributing patterns beyond the wrist
Complete 60-minute treatment demonstration
Step-by-step clinical reasoning explained
Lifetime access with unlimited rewatching

WHO THIS IS FOR

Built for therapists who want to treat the root cause—not just the symptoms

Great fit if you want to...

Therapists working with clients experiencing numbness, tingling, or wrist pain
LMTs frustrated by short-term results with forearm-only work
Practitioners who want to understand upper extremity patterns more clearly
Therapists ready to move beyond local treatment approaches

Not ideal if you…

Therapists looking for quick wrist techniques or routines
Beginners without a foundation in anatomy or assessment
Passive learners who prefer demonstration without reasoning

IN THE ROOM

Skills you can use the very next workday

Identify how shoulder, arm, and ribcage positioning contribute to symptoms

Understand how repetitive load and alignment drive compression

Apply work that reduces strain on the wrist by addressing the full chain

See how intake, assessment, and treatment connect in real time

Support treatment with simple strategies clients can apply between sessions

A clear structure—so you know exactly what you’re getting

A complete clinical walkthrough

3 Hour Course Breakdown

Hour 1
Understanding carpal tunnel syndrome and contributing factors

Hours 2-3
Assessment and bodyreading with a guest client
Full 60-minute treatment demonstration
Treatment planning and client homework

Ready to join?

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Your Instructor

Learn from a clinician who treats repetitive-use injuries daily

David Weintraub, LMT teaches the same clinical framework used at Bodyworks DW, where conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome are treated as part of larger movement and load patterns—not isolated issues.

This course reflects real decision-making in session—not simplified or protocol-based treatment.

Read about the Bodyworks DW teaching philosophy

ENROLLMENT

Enroll in this course

Immediate access after purchase. Rewatch anytime.

enrollment

3‑hour online at your own pace training
3 NYS & NCBTMB Massage Therapy CEUs

$75

Enroll now - $75

Full client intake and bodyreading breakdown
Clear explanation of contributing patterns beyond the wrist
Complete 60-minute treatment demonstration
Step-by-step clinical reasoning explained
Lifetime access with unlimited rewatching

Student Reviews

What Therapists say

“This changed how I approach wrist pain completely—I stopped chasing symptoms and started getting better results.”

- Course participant

“I finally understand why my forearm work wasn’t holding.”

- Course participant

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who is this course for?
Massage therapists who want to better understand and treat carpal tunnel syndrome using clinical reasoning and full-body assessment.
Is it hands-on?
This is an on-demand course, but you’ll observe a full real-world treatment that translates directly to your hands-on work.
Do I need prior experience with carpal tunnel cases?
No, but a solid understanding of anatomy and basic assessment skills is recommended.
How do I receive CE documentation?
Certificates are available after completing all course requirements in the student portal.
How long do I have access?
You’ll have lifetime access with unlimited rewatching.
Can I rewatch the treatment demo?
Yes. All course content is available for unlimited viewing.
What’s the cancellation policy?
All sales are final due to immediate access to course materials.