Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Relief for the Delaware Area
If you experience numbness, tingling, or pain in your hand and wrist, you may suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). This common condition occurs when the median nerve becomes compressed in the narrow carpal tunnel of the wrist.
Common Causes and Risk Factors of Your Pain
CTS is often caused by repetitive hand motions like typing, using a computer mouse, or operating machinery. It may also result from injuries that misalign the wrist bones and impinge the median nerve. Other risk factors include
- Being overweight, which increases pressure in the carpal tunnel
- Pregnancy hormones and swelling
- Medical conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or diabetes
Identifying the Symptoms
Beyond numbness and tingling in the thumb, index, and middle fingers, CTS may cause wrist pain and weakness, pain radiating up the arm, and grip weakness or dropping objects.
Symptoms tend to worsen at night; numbness and muscle weakness/atrophy may become permanent if left untreated.
How Our Natural Approach Can Help
Our chiropractors are skilled at relieving carpal tunnel through precise adjustments and therapies, including
- Wrist adjustments to restore proper bone alignment and open the carpal tunnel
- Stretching and exercises to reduce nerve compression
- Soft tissue massage to relax tight muscles and tendons
- Custom wrist splints or supports to stabilize the wrist at night
Stop CTS From Worsening With Our Care
Ignoring early signs of carpal tunnel syndrome will only allow more nerve damage to occur. Getting prompt chiropractic treatment is key to managing symptoms and preventing permanent impairments.
Get your hands evaluated at First State Health & Wellness before the carpal tunnel progresses. Contact us today to schedule an appointment with our experienced chiropractors.
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