If the cause of the cause of the condition is not recognized and corrected early, the condition is more likely to worsen and possibly end up as a surgical case. A commonly overlooked cause of these symptoms is a nerve problem that comes from the spine near the base of the neck. Subluxation of this area occurs when the spinal misalignments and movement restrictions occur that interfere with the nerves that lead to the wrist and hand. Chiropractic care seeks to correct the cause of the condition rather than just treating the symptoms and hoping it goes away on its own. The body will usually heal the condition if the cause of the irritation is removed.
Prevention is also the key.
Specific exercises to compensate for this are also warranted. Extension exercises of the wrist. Another way to prevent this from occurring in weightlifters is, proper placement of the the squat bar, in order to not subluxate vertebrae in the neck. Do not strain or pull excessively with the neck while doing any lifting exercise. To stay healthy in the gym, use proper technique, early prevention, and treat the cause - not the symptom.