What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome, or CTS, is a condition caused by the compression of the median nerve as it passes through the narrow carpal tunnel in the wrist.
Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This pressure on the nerve often results from repetitive hand and wrist movements, injury, or inflammation, leading to symptoms such as tingling, numbness, weakness, and pain in the hand and fingers. Over time, these symptoms may worsen, making it difficult to perform everyday tasks like typing, gripping objects, or even holding a pen.
Who Is at Risk?
People at a higher risk of developing CTS include those with jobs or hobbies that involve repetitive hand motions, such as office workers, assembly line employees, or musicians. Other contributing factors may include diabetes, obesity, or arthritis.
How Chiropractic Care Helps
A chiropractor can help alleviate carpal tunnel syndrome by addressing misalignments in the wrist and surrounding structures. Through gentle adjustments, soft tissue therapies, and corrective exercises, a chiropractor can help alleviate carpal tunnel syndrome. By restoring proper alignment, chiropractic care can relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and improve hand mobility. If you are suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome, do not let it affect your quality of life. Schedule an appointment today to start your journey toward relief and better hand health!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is carpal tunnel syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome, or CTS, is caused by compression of the median nerve as it passes through the narrow carpal tunnel in the wrist. That pressure on the nerve produces the symptoms people feel in the hand and fingers.
What causes carpal tunnel syndrome?
Pressure on the median nerve often results from repetitive hand and wrist movements, injury, or inflammation.
What are the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome?
The main symptoms are tingling, numbness, weakness and pain in the hand and fingers. Over time these can make everyday tasks difficult, such as typing, gripping objects or holding a pen.
Who is most at risk for carpal tunnel syndrome?
People whose jobs or hobbies involve repetitive hand motions are at higher risk, including office workers, assembly line employees and musicians. Diabetes, obesity and arthritis can also contribute.
Can carpal tunnel syndrome be treated without surgery?
A chiropractor can address misalignments in the wrist and surrounding structures using gentle adjustments, soft tissue therapies and corrective exercises. Restoring proper alignment can relieve pain, reduce inflammation and improve hand mobility.
Can carpal tunnel syndrome get worse over time?
Yes. Symptoms often worsen if left unaddressed, which is why it is worth having it looked at before it starts affecting daily tasks.
