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CARPAL TUNNEL
Carpal
Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) has become one of the
most widespread occupational health problems
we face today. It affects millions of people
a year, and with our growing reliance on
computers there seems to be no end in sight.
The syndrome is caused by pressure on the
median nerve just above the wrist. Pressure
on this nerve can be caused by an injury or
sustained use from common activities like
typing, chopping, hammering, or pushing.
Symptoms of CTS range from wrist pain,
numbness, tingling, burning, weakness or
loss of grip strength, and loss of sleep due
to discomfort.
There are a
number of different ways to treat this
condition. In most cases, a chiropractic
adjustment to the affected area is an
extremely effective solution. In some cases,
a misalignment in either the back or neck
can cause this condition, and chiropractic
manipulation of the neck and/or spine can
also serve as an effective treatment option.
These treatments, along with physical
therapy, stretching, and strengthening
exercises, can in most cases effectively
alleviate and eventually eliminate the
symptoms associated with CTS. Contact us
today!
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