In many instances, herbal medication or topical lotions are used as an alternative to treat rheumatic pain and swelling. If you would like to try these natural remedies for your Carpal Tunnel pain, you should find one that has multiple ingridents that are known for relieving pain topically. There are many ingridents that are known to relieve pain, fight inflammation, and promote rejuvenation. These are often specially formulated with ingredients that are proven to relieve pain right where it hurts! Make sure they use a transdermal oil such as Emu Oil or Raspberry Seed Oil which allow each and every ingredient to penetrate all the layers of the skin down to the site of your pain. Make sure the topical pain reliever that has the right amount of Menthol for you so you get all the pain relieving properties but do not have to tolerate the uncomfortable burning sensations that accompany so many topical pain relievers on the market.