Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Bar Ends and Gloves

[Capt_Mike]

Can anyone please recommend specific ergonomic handlebar ends/grips and padded gloves to help alleviate carpal tunnel syndrome? Thanks in advance.

[hamster]

I use these:
https://www.rutlandcycling.com/80851/pr ... -ends.aspx

Some other points:
1 Make sure that the back of your hand is in line with your forearm - riding with wrists dropped makes pain more likely.
2 Try bars with a bit more of a back sweep - your hands and wrists are in a more natural position.
3 Also use foam bar grips, e.g. Ritchey

[Capt_Mike]

Thank you Hamster. Very helpful
regards
Mike

[horizon]

Can anyone please recommend specific ergonomic handlebar ends/grips and padded gloves to help alleviate carpal tunnel syndrome? Thanks in advance.

Can you say what sort of brake levers you use (and bars)? I find that i need to keep the brake cables etc in good condition to keep braking light to avoid pressure on my fingers.

[Capt_Mike]

The bike I mainly use is a Dawes Karakum, which has "Butterfly" handlebars and "Tektro" vee-Brakes. My second bike has straight bars and Shimano vee-brakes

[nigelnightmare]

Try raising the handlebars and/or getting a shorter stem.
This will help by reducing the weight/pressure on your hands and wrists.
BEFORE doing this it is advisable to get a bike fitting done.

HTH

If all else fails GET A RECUMBENT I did and have no more problems with my wrists, neck or back.

[cyclingmad]

You can buy carpel tunner supports now for your hands? Never tried them before but probably will help to keep your hands properly supported when riding.

[pjclinch]

If all else fails GET A RECUMBENT I did and have no more problems with my wrists, neck or back.

Though why wait until all else fails? I don't have CTS but my limit on drop bars was about 50-60 miles as after that my arms/wrists/shoulder/neck just wanted to stop (and that was fairly relaxed touring drop setup). Since changing to a recumbent with no weight on my arms/wrists/hands and no need to look up to see more than a few meters in front from anything resembling aero my distance and time limits are as long as my legs will keep going.

Pete.