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The Truth About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Many people with hand or finger pain / numbness / tingling think they have the syndrome carpal tunnel. They are the first symptoms on the Internet and do different things to make it better, but what is carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)?

http://orthopedics.about.com/od/carpaltunnel/ss/carpaltunnel.htm

CTS is TRUE when the transverse carpal ligament of the wrist is damaged or inflamed, causing irritation of the median nerve in the hand. This is what makes property numbness, tingling and weakness in the thumb, index finger, middle finger and half the ring finger.

This irritation may occur by movements repetitive, such as writing, using the mouse or keyboard, scanning groceries, playing a Wii or iPod Touch, etc.

But why is it important to get a correct diagnosis? Let me tell you why … There are many causes of hand / finger numbness / tingling / weakness CTS DIFFERENT! It is important to ascertain the true cause of their symptoms, as may be the treatment area WRONG!

Carpal tunnel surgery has about a 57% failure rate of patients after one day to six years. At least one of the following symptoms re-occurred during this time, pain, numbness, tingling. Source: Nancollas, et al, 1995. J. Surgery of the Hand.

This is because surgery is often performed to remove the symptoms but the cause of symptoms is something else.

So what some other causes of CTS symptoms?
1. A thyroid condition can lead to fluid retention in the body. This causes fluid retention, mechanical pressure on the nerves, and the median nerve in the hand is often affected.

2. The most common real cause of the symptoms of CTS is a problem with the muscles of the neck and spine.

http://www.eorthopod.com/content/thoracic-outlet-syndrome

The median nerve to the hand originates in the spinal cord, leaving the vertebrae in the neck, go through a lot of muscles in the neck and arm and ends in the hand. If the nerve is irritated in any of these levels can cause symptoms in the hand. Many people with symptoms of CTS also have neck pain or history car accident, whiplash or poor posture … which leads to # 3!

3. Poor posture / ergonomics can also predispose a person with symptoms of CTS. If you do not have the proper curvature or alignment of your neck can cause inflammation and irritation of the nerves and muscle structures neck.

So what can you do about the CTS?
"First of all, want to know where exactly IT COMING. This can only be made by a physician. Chiropractors specifically look at all areas that can cause these symptoms to determine the exact location and treatment.

-B vitamins are commonly prescribed for symptoms of CTS as the B vitamins help heal damaged nerves by inflammation and other causes.

-Fix your posture!

Chiropractic care is very safe and effective in treating many conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome. noninvasive chiropractic, non-surgical and drug free, and can often correct the problem without intervention.

If you feel like you are suffering from the problems mentioned above please do not hesitate to call our office and make an appointment for a free consultation.

Chiropractor Clifton Park, New York
Marotta Health and Wellness Chiropractic
939 Route 146, Suite 230
Clifton Park, NY 12 065
518-357-3347
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About the Author

Dr. Marotta is a board certified chiropractor, with a private practice in Clifton Park. He is recognized for his dedication to helping people achieve healthier lives naturally as well as excellence in all aspects of patient care.

He is a graduate of the distinguished New York Chiropractic College, and has studied and received advanced training in spinal care, orthopedics, neurology, kinesiology, advanced diagnosis, scoliosis, and stress.

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