Today’s technological age has computer and screen usage at an all-time high. We spend most of the day typing on a keyboard at work, sending text messages to family and friends, and scrolling through updates on our phones. Kids are heading back to school, and many of them now work entirely off of a laptop. The increased use of screens and keyboards can cause issues with wrist pain and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. If you have experienced either of these problems, it may be time to consider chiropractic treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition marked by a tingling or numbness sensation in the area of the wrist and hand. CTS can lead to weakness and the eventual wasting of the thumb muscles. The nerves in the neck, wrist, or forearm become irritated, resulting in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Even if you don’t have fully developed CTS, overuse or irritation of these nerves can cause pain and swelling in the wrist or hand.
How Chiropractic Care Treats Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome occurs because the median nerve is being crushed or compressed. The median nerve runs from the fingertips, through the carpal tunnel, up the arm through the shoulder and neck, ultimately ending at the spinal cord. A chiropractor will work to correct this issue by adjusting the neck and wrist areas. They may also adjust the shoulder or other parts of the arm. The chiropractic adjustments work to relieve pressure on the median nerve without the need for surgery. By maintaining proper positioning of the spine, as well as bones in the wrist and arm, chiropractic treatment can help with wrist pain and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Before opting straight for surgery, consider nonsurgical chiropractic care to treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Are you just beginning to feel the effects of overuse on the wrist muscles? Early intervention can help prevent more significant problems later on. As kids head back to school and demands increase at the workplace, regular visits to a chiropractor can help ward off the risk of carpal tunnel issues.
Our team of chiropractors at Lake Mary Chiropractic Center is passionate about nonsurgical pain management. Call our office today (407-302-5161) to see how we can help you with your carpal tunnel symptoms. We proudly serve the Lake Mary, Sanford, Longwood, and Metro Orlando areas.
