The carpal tunnel is abone connective passageway on the palm side of the hand. It is located between the bones of the radiocarpal joint and a solid connective ligament called the carpal ligament placed above them. It is a neuropathy on the human body that is most common, especially in women, and is manifested by outbursts in the area innervated by the median nerve. This syndrome represents an incidence of approximately 50 to 150 cases per 100,000 population. Symptoms usually begin gradually. They manifest from different intensities to mild tingling, and sometimes even to severe pain, especially at night. The carpal tunnel syndrome mainly occurs after the age od 30, more often in the female population than in men in a ratio of 3:1. Specific tests are used to confirm the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome, while electromyoneurography, ultrasound and magnetic resonanace imaging are additionally used, as well. Physiotherapy procedures are wrist immobilization, manual therapy, therapeutic exercises (range of motion, strengthening and stretching exercises) electrotherapy (IFES and TENS), laser therapy and therapeutic ultrasound, and wearing splints, which are usually applied at night. Preventive measures of carpal tunnel syndrome consist of rest, exercise and ergonomic solutions.