How Can Chiropractic Help?
Since the median nerve extends from your spine to your finger tips, proper mobility and positioning in all the areas it passes through should be assessed. After your assessment, your chiropractor will make specific adjustments to reduce the irritation to the nerve. This can be done with adjustments to the spinal area of your neck and/or through adjustments to specific joints such as your wrist, elbow or shoulder.
Your chiropractor can also help you address any posture or ergonomic concerns. Incorrect posture or wrist positioning during your repetitive tasks can aggravate your condition.
Chiropractic care offers drug free, non-surgical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome patients with excellent results.
Who Gets Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)?
The cumulative strain caused by repetitive tasks or machinery vibrations combined with spinal problems or other joint dysfunction can lead to the development of CTS. Although anyone can be afflicted with CTS professions such as assembly line workers, cashiers, butchers, secretaries, data entry clerks, carpenters, musicians and housewives are at particular risk.
Other risk factors associated with CTS include previous fractures or falls on the hand, hormonal changes from pregnancy or birth control and diseases such as osteoarthritis, diabetes and thyroid conditions. Vibrations, repetitive motions, spinal problems and joint dysfunction can all lead to CTS.
Chiropractic, Part of Balanced Healthcare:
Chiropractic care focuses on maximizing the body's incredible potential for self-healing by detecting, correcting and preventing interferences in your nervous system. It may include spinal adjustments, stretches, exercises or other healthy lifestyle recommendations.
Chiropractic can change your life!
