Every day, assembly line workers, office workers, keyboard operators, grocery store clerks, and many others, receive micro-traumas to their hands and wrists. Vibration and repetitive motions, when combined with spinal problems and other joint dysfunction, can result in a condition known as carpal tunnel syndrome.
Symptoms may include pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, or a loss of strength in the hands.
Chiropractors are experts in the care of the bones, nerves, muscles and connective tissues that make up about 60% of your body. All of the joints in your body are part of this musculo-skeletal system and its optimal function is necessary for overall good health.
Chiropractic Care Can Help!
Suppose you experience increased numbness, tingling, or pain when placing your hands back-to-back. In that case, this may indicate a carpal tunnel issue. Testing the strength of your fingers by having someone attempt to pull apart your thumb and finger can also be revealing. Weakness in this test might be associated with carpal tunnel syndrome.
The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway in the wrist made up of bones. It houses the median nerve, tendons, and blood vessels. If the bones that form this tunnel collapse or change position, it can lead to inflammation, nerve compression, and painful symptoms.
Dr. Austrager, with expertise in wrist and elbow conditions, offers immediate relief to patients through specific adjustments. These adjustments aim to normalize the structure of the affected area and alleviate nerve irritation.
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