Lot of solutions. Start with an aspirin a day if okayed by doctor; wear the metal hand brace available at most stores in different sizes (get the right size). Wear it whenever you do any lifting, and if it feels comfortable enough, wear it to bed. Soaking your hands up to the elbows once a day for about 20 minutes. As a last resort, surgery. My husband has both hands done (one at a time) when he could no longer ride his Harley. This was 9 years ago.....took about 4 months to get really back into great shape. He is thrilled he had it done...now 66 years old. Also, if you use the internet much, do a search on the carpel tunnel and you can get a lot of education.