[header] How to deal with carpal tunnel syndrome [title] Avoid compressing your median nerve. [step] The carpal tunnel within the wrist is a narrow passageway made from small carpal bones attached by ligaments. The tunnel protects nerves, blood vessels and tendons. 
The primary nerve that allows for movement and sensation in your hand is the median nerve. Thus, avoid activities that compress and irritate the median nerve, such as repeatedly flexing your wrists, lifting heavy weights, sleeping with bent wrists and punching solid objects.