How Chiropractic Care Can Relieve Carpal Tunnel Symptoms
Carpal tunnel is a painful – but common – problem. About three percent of women and two percent of men will experience a bout of this condition, which causes tingling, numbness, and pain in the hands and wrists.
The condition is most common in older adults, though it can occur at any age.
If it is severe enough, carpal tunnel syndrome can make it difficult to function normally or enjoy life, and many people opt for invasive surgeries to fix the problem.
Surgery isn’t the only option, though. If you think you might have carpal tunnel syndrome, chiropractic care may be able to help relieve your symptoms.
What Are the Signs You Might Have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome causes feelings of tingling, weakness, or numbness in the hand (especially the thumb, index finger, and middle finger) and wrist. The symptoms may start so gradually you hardly notice it at first.
It tends to worsen over time. Left untreated, the condition can cause pain throughout the hand, wrist, and arm.
Symptoms usually occur in both hands, though it may be worse in one hand than the other.
What Causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on your median nerve, which is the nerve that passes through your wrist. This pressure is usually caused by swelling in the wrist.
There are many reasons why this swelling might occur.
Here are some of the most common:
- You frequently type, play an instrument, use tools, or perform other repetitive motions with your hands and wrists.
- You have an autoimmune disorder, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
- You have diabetes.
- Your wrist has been injured in the past.
- You have high blood pressure.
- You have a condition that causes you to retain fluid. Spinal misalignments may also contribute to carpal tunnel syndrome.
What Is the Conventional Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Many medical professionals recommend surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome. While surgery does work most of the time, it isn’t for everyone. It can take six to twelve weeks to heal from carpal tunnel surgery and regain the full use of your hands, and many people can’t afford to take time off work for that long. If you need a more practical solution for your carpal tunnel pain, chiropractic care may be a good option for you.
How Can Chiropractic Care Help?
A chiropractor can examine your wrists, arms, and spine to determine where the root cause of your carpal tunnel syndrome is. If your carpal tunnel is caused by misalignments in the spine, the chiropractor will be able to correct those problems naturally, without any need for invasive surgery.
A chiropractor can also tell you whether ultrasound therapy is a good option for you. Ultrasound therapy uses soundwaves which generate deep heat and vibration, which reduces inflammation and swelling in the wrists. The Takeaway If you suspect you might have carpal tunnel syndrome, don’t panic.
Chiropractic care might be just what you need to relieve your symptoms and feel like yourself again. Worried about carpal tunnel syndrome? Don’t wait for it to get worse – there’s no need to live in pain when help is available.
Call The Spine and Wellness Chiropractic Centers to schedule your consultation today.
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