What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
June 6th, 2015
Posted in: Wrist & Hand
The eight bones of your wrist form a U-shaped channel that houses several tendons and your Median nerve. This channel is called the Carpal Tunnel. Your median nerve is responsible for sensation on the palm side of your first 3 ½ fingers. Compression or irritation of this nerve as it travels through the carpal tunnel causes the condition known as “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.”
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can be brought on by prolonged wrist flexion and/or repetitive wrist movements like supermarket scanning or keyboard and mouse use. It is also a common injury associated with any occupation where your arms and hands are in constant use like carpentry, plastering and tiling etc. Carpal tunnel syndrome is more common in your dominant hand but frequently affects both hands.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome include numbness, tingling or discomfort on the palm side of your thumb, index, middle finger and half of your ring finger. The discomfort can sometimes extend towards your elbow. Symptoms usually begin as nighttime discomfort or waking up with numb hands but can progress to a constant annoyance.
Mind & Body Chiropractic treats many patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, please contact us to schedule an appointment.
Contact Mind & Body Chiropractic
If you are experiencing the symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, the team at Mind & Body Chiropractic can help you. We can determine if Carpal Tunnel is the cause of your pain and develop an appropriate treatment plan for you.
Call us now for an appointment and remember your initial consultation is always FREE! That means you’ve got nothing to lose – except that annoying pain!
