Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that affects many people around the world. It is a nerve disorder that causes pain, tingling, and numbness in the wrist, hand, and fingers. The condition is caused by compression of the median nerve, which runs through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. CTS can be caused by a variety of factors, including repetitive hand movements, injury, and certain medical conditions.
Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The symptoms of CTS can vary from person to person, but some of the most common symptoms include:
- Pain or numbness in the wrist, hand, and fingers
- Tingling or pins and needles sensation in the fingers
- Weakness in the hand and wrist
- Difficulty gripping objects
- A feeling of swelling in the fingers and hand
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) management strategies were introduced last month, which we will conclude this month with Part 2. In part one, we cited three primary goals of CTS management that include the following: 1) Physical management strategies; 2) Chemical management strategies; and 3) Self-management strategies. All three goals include a component that we as…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) can arise as a result of a number of different causes and as such, treatment is guided by the specific needs of the individual and tailored to each individual case. With that said, there are specific treatment strategies that chiropractors provide that address three primary goals: 1) Physical management strategies; 2)…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is caused by compression and subsequent irritation of the median nerve as it travels through the carpal tunnel and into the hand where it innervates the palm side of the second to fourth digits. As stated last month, the median nerve is sometimes referred to as, “…the eye of the hand”…