Carpal Tunnel Help
A Potential Solution For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel | Occupational Overuse Syndrome | Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
The sensation of “hand numbness,” “hand tingling,” or the unnerving experience of your “hand falling asleep” could be indicative of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). Individuals in the midst of pregnancy, diabetics, those grappling with thyroid issues, wrist injuries, navigating menopause, or combating obesity are often susceptible to CTS. A consistent chiropractic adjustment regimen has the potential to communicate with the nervous system, facilitating improved communication from the brain to the body, thereby potentially alleviating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
At Renegade Chiropractic, the focus on the nervous system has yielded positive results for patients contending with CTS symptoms, either mitigating their intensity or resolving them completely.
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In my pregnancies, I encountered the phenomenon known as carpal tunnel. Surprisingly, onset carpal tunnel during pregnancy is more prevalent than commonly perceived. Many women dismiss the issue, attributing it to mere numbness.
Upon consulting with Dr. Taylor, he provided a comprehensive overview of the proposed treatments aimed at alleviating carpal tunnel.
Recently, I ceased wearing carpal tunnel gloves at night.
The nocturnal numbness has vanished entirely. The strength has been restored to my hands, and any recurring sensations are promptly addressed by Dr. Taylor’s adjustments. After this experience, I’ve been enthusiastically recommending Dr. Taylor to anyone grappling with carpal tunnel and pregnancy. The impact goes beyond nightly discomfort; it encompasses the ability to grip the steering wheel with ease and conduct routine household chores. This pregnancy has been transformed, allowing me to revel in simple tasks I once dreaded.
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS):
Who is affected?
Approximately 3.8% of the population is estimated to suffer from CTS. The condition exhibits a strong correlation with professions involving repetitive upper extremity and neck movement. Factory operators, fabricators, laborers, tech support staff, administrative assistants, and salespeople often bear the brunt of CTS’s impact.
What are the signs and symptoms?
Burning, numbness, or tingling sensations reminiscent of a sleeping hand often characterize CTS. Discomfort predominantly manifests in the thumb, index, and middle fingers. As CTS worsens, night-time symptoms intensify, culminating in weakened grip and the inability to form a fist.
The Medical Approach
CTS medical treatment varies according to its underlying cause. Mechanical overuse of hands and neck often calls for wrist splints and immobilization methods. Surgical intervention to alleviate carpal tunnel pressure is a frequently performed procedure in the United States. Post-surgery recovery can span months, bearing risks like permanent nerve damage, increased stiffness, and loss of strength. Additional treatments encompass corticosteroid injections and diuretic pills to curb swelling. The downside to prolonged steroid use involves potential symptom-aggravating swelling.
The Non-Medical Approach
Non-medical avenues for CTS revolve around wrist musculature stretching and relaxation. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and yoga contribute to enhancing grip strength and mitigating CTS-related symptoms.
The Chiropractic Approach
Despite the general perception of CTS as a wrist-related ailment, the role of the neck as a potential source of symptoms is often overlooked. Chiropractic adjustments targeting the upper spine, neck, and possibly even the wrist and elbow can alleviate pressure on the affected median nerve at various impingement points.
Subluxations and Traumal
The pressure on the nervous system is known as a vertebral subluxation. Vertebral subluxations are the result of neurological trauma, and have negative effects on almost every tissue in the body. They cause an inflammatory response that can interfere with normal physiology, biochemistry, neurology, blood supply,
or in the case of CTS, all of these.
Prove it
A University of Maryland Medical Center study involving 25 individuals diagnosed with CTS revealed enhanced strength, pain alleviation, and improved range of motion following chiropractic care. Another study with 91 participants concluded that chiropractic care was as effective as braces in addressing CTS.
In conclusion
Chiropractic interventions operate in harmony with the body, aiding its natural healing capabilities without external interventions. In a choice between medical and chiropractic approaches, considering potential side effects should guide your decision.
Truly Proactive Approach
Why do some people with jobs requiring repetitious motion develop CTS and others
do not? There is no magic bullet to maintaining your health, but ensuring proper nerve root health is a great step toward preventing CTS development. This can be achieved through regular chiropractic check-ups.
By receiving regular chiropractic “tune-ups” to the nervous system, along with regular stretching, proper diet and exercise regimens, people with repetitive, stressful jobs don’t have to be destined to develop CTS. Chiropractic is a truly proactive approach to achieving health. Add chiropractic to your family’s health strategy.
“My wrist pain has completely vanished due to chiropractic care.
I’m once again embracing my active lifestyle!”
References
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Retrieved June 24 2016 - Davis PT, Hulbert JR, Kassak KM, Meyer JJ. Comparative efficacy of conservative medical and chiropractic treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome: a randomized clinical trial. J Manipulative Physiol Ther: 1998:21(5):317-326.
- Kent C, Models of Vertebral Subluxation: A Review. J of Vertebral Subluxation Res. 1996;1(1):1-7
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The Medical Approach
The medical treatment of CTS depends upon the underlying cause of the condition. For causes related to mechanical overuse of the hands and neck, wrist splints and immobilization techniques are often recommended. The surgical procedure to release the pressure of the carpal tunnel is one of the most common surgeries performed in the United States. Full recovery from the surgery can take months and risks include permanent nerve damage, increased stiffness and a loss of strength. Additional treatment methods include corticosteroid injections, or diuretic pills to decrease swelling. Side effects of prolonged steroid use can, unfortunately, include swelling which may increase symptoms.) LEID
The Non-Medical Approach
The non-medical approach to treating carpal tunnel is largely related to the stretching and relaxation of the wrist musculature. Stretching exercises, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and yoga have been implemented to help improve grip strength and decrease symptoms associated with CTS,
The Chiropractic Approach
CTS is generally considered a disease of the wrist, and often times, the neck is overlooked as a potential cause of symptoms. Chiropractic adjustments to the upper spine and neck and possibly to the wrist and elbow can be employed to reduce pressure from the affected median nerve at several impingement points. (4 (5)
Subluxations and Traumal
The pressure on the nervous system is known as a vertebral subluxation. Vertebral subluxations are the result of neurological trauma, and have negative effects on almost every tissue in the body. They cause an inflammatory response that can interfere with normal physiology, biochemistry, neurology, blood supply,
or in the case of CTS, all of these.
Carpal Tunnel
Prove it
The University of Maryland Medical Center
conducted a study involving 25 people with CIS diagnoses who showed strength, pain, and range of motion improvement following chiropractic care. In another study involving 91 people. chiropractic care was found to be as effective as braces to help with CTS.
In conclusion
Chiropractic neither adds to nor takes from
anything in the body in order to achieve results. By empowering the body’s natural ability to both stimulate and reduce nerve activity, chiropractic adjustments allow the body to recover, naturally, without the unnecessary side effects.
If conservative medical management and chiropractic adjustments are both found to be equally effective, ask yourself which option causes less detrimental side effects along the way, and choose accordingly.
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Here’s Why Chiropractic Helps Relieve the Symptoms of CTS…
An optimally functioning nervous system is as important as the health of your muscular system,your digestive system, your cardiovascular system, or any of the other major systems in your body. In fact, the root cause for many conditions in these other systems is neurological. This is precisely why chiropractic can help alleviate a diverse set of issues beyond just physical pain manifested through injury, and also help those who suffer from Carpal Tunnel, Occupational Overuse Syndrome, and Cubital Tunnel Syndrome.
Using a very effective and gentle neurological approach, Renegade Chiropractic helps maintain and dramatically improve the wellbeing of hundreds of individuals each year. We have delivered results for others, and believe we can do the same for you.
Fix your Health challenge at it’s source
The purpose of neurologically based chiropractic care is to specify where your nervous system is not communicating correctly. We utilize NASA certified technology to get an exact assessment of your nervous system. This information helps us identify the optimal adjustment plan and ultimately get results for patients who suffer from a wide variety of health conditions.