Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) has become one of the most widespread occupational health problems we face today. It affects millions of people a year and with our growing reliance on computers there seems to be no end in sight. Symptoms of CTS range from wrist pain, numbness, tingling, burning, weakness or loss of grip strength, and loss of sleep due to discomfort.

The syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve just above the wrist. Pressure on this nerve can be caused by an injury or sustained use from common activities like typing, chopping, hammering, or pushing.

The good news! Our chiropractic care can treat this in a number of ways. In most cases, a chiropractic adjustment to the affected area is an extremely effective solution. In some cases, a misalignment in either the back or neck can cause this, which can be treated with a chiropractic manipulation.

These above treatments, along with physical therapy, icing your wrist, stretching, and strengthening exercises can effectively alleviate and eventually eliminate the symptoms associated with CTS.