Denver Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Health Center

Patients often wonder, “Why do I have carpal tunnel syndrome? What can cause this condition, and what can make me particularly prone to it?”

What Actions Provoke Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Grabbing objects while the wrist is flexed is a movement that can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome. Movements like using the mouse of a computer terminal incorrectly causes pinching of the nerve that causes this painful disorder.

What Conditions Aggravate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
The tunnel that runs through the wrist to carry the nerve associated with carpal tunnel syndrome can be narrowed by the following; arthritis, swelling, fractures or broken bones. This interferes with the nerve that leads to carpal tunnel syndrome.

Who Does Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Effect?
Women are particularly prone to carpal tunnel syndrome, although men can be affected as well. The most common onset is age 40-50, although a person of any age can have it. The symptoms can be present in one wrist or both. Usually the dominant hand is the one involved.

If you would like the advantage of a special approach to carpal tunnel syndrome, call our center. If you mention this article, you are entitled to a FREE examination and special report with your spouse or significant other. Call (303) 394-CARE (2273).

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Dr. Visentin, D.C.
Care Chiropractic
Denver, CO
©2010

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The best way to avoid carpal tunnel syndrome is to not stress the wrist. Repeated movements, poor work place habits, computer terminals, and keyboards, can create problems with this delicate area of the body and over time create carpal tunnel syndrome, or C.T.S.

Here is a short list of things to do:

- Keep Your Wrists Straight. Bending your wrist creates pressure on the median nerve that runs through the structures that make up the “carpal tunnel” in the wrist.
- Avoid Activities That Force The Wrist To Bend Repeatedly. Activities such as painting, sewing, and crocheting put pressure on the delicate and sensitive median nerve, that lets us feel things with our hands.
- Don’t Do Push-Ups. Push ups are the worst exercise for carpal tunnel sufferers. This prolonged and forceful wrist extension with pressure compresses the nerve involved with this all too common syndrome.
- Use Ice. Massaging the thin skin of the wrist with a piece of ice for 5-20 minutes can offer great relief for C.T.S. patients.
- See Your Chiropractor. The science of chiropractic focuses on removing interference with the nerves involved with carpal tunnel syndrome.
There is a lot more you can do to help yourself avoid carpal tunnel syndrome. If you’d like, we can set a time to review the most common causes of carpal tunnel problems and reveal what you can do about them. To set an appointment or to schedule a presentation for your co-workers, call (303) 394-CARE (2273). These services are FREE, when you mention this article.

Dr. Visentin, D.C.
Care Chiropractic
Denver, CO 80220
©2010

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is one of the most expensive work-related injuries. A carpal tunnel patient loses approximately $30,000 in time absent from work and medical bills over the course of their lifetime. CTS is prevalent in adults, and over 75% of all patients are women. The stronger hand is generally affected first and the pain can be quite severe. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is very common in workers in sewing, cleaning, meatpacking, manufacturing and other similar industries. Despite the common perception, according to recent research, data entry workers, (up to 7 hours a day at a computer) are not more likely to develop CTS.

So what exactly is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

CTS involves the median nerve, which runs from the neck to the hand. The pain occurs when this nerve gets compressed inside the carpal tunnel, which is a narrow tunnel in the wrist. The tunnel is made up of bones and soft tissues, such as tendons, ligaments, nerves and blood vessels. Compression in this area results in pain, weakness, and possibly even numbness in both the hand and wrist. Pain can also move up into the forearm.

What are the symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Feelings of itching, tingling, burning or numbness in the palm of the hand as well as the thumb, index, and middle fingers are most common. There are documented complaints from patients with CTS who say that their fingers feel swollen and useless, though there is little or no swelling. The symptoms often first appear while the patient is sleeping and worsen throughout the day. This causes weakened grip strength and will make it difficult to form a fist or hold small items.

Why does Carpal Tunnel Syndrome develop?

Some of it has to do with size. Some people simply have smaller carpal tunnels than others. CTS can also develop due to an injury to the wrist. It can be related to any of the following:
· swelling
· hypothyroidism
· diabetes
· inflammatory arthritis
· over-activity of the pituitary gland and
· mechanical problems in the wrist joint.
Poor ergonomics in the work environment, repeated use of vibrating hand tools and fluid retention during pregnancy or menopause are also common causes.

How is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome diagnosed?

CTS can and should be diagnosed and treated early. An advanced physical examination can help determine if your symptoms are related to this malady. A Doctor of Chiropractic, such as Dr. Visentin, can use specific tests to evaluate the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.

What is the treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Generally, the care includes:
· Resting the affected hand and wrist,
· Avoiding activities that may worsen symptoms,
· Immobilizing the wrist in a splint to avoid further damage from twisting or bending,
· Applying cool packs to help reduce swelling from inflammation, and
· Special adjustments to the wrist using a gentle instrument.
Studies have shown that vitamin B6 supplements can also help relieve CTS symptoms.
Chiropractic joint adjustments to the wrist and hand, as well as stretching and strengthening exercises or soft-tissue mobilization techniques are essential.

How can Carpal Tunnel Syndrome be prevented?

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) recommends the following:
· Perform on-the-job conditioning, such as stretching and light exercises.
· Take frequent rest breaks,
· Wear splints to help keep the wrists straight,
· Use fingerless gloves to help keep the hands warm and flexible,
· Use correct posture and wrist positions, and receive
· Regular chiropractic adjustments.
This brief article only scratches the surface of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. If you think you may have CTS and live in the Denver, CO area, or if you have any questions about this topic, contact Dr. Visentin D.C. at (303) 394- CARE (2273)

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Care Chiropractic
Denver, CO
©2010

Why are carpal tunnel syndrome patients visiting doctors of chiropractic? Aren’t chiropractors spine doctors? What does the spine have to do with tingly hands?

The article sited below is scientific evidence that shows how carpal tunnel syndrome sufferers may benefit from chiropractic care. Chiropractors remove pressure from the nerves that go to the wrists, from the neck.

People with healthy spines have fewer health problems and much less chance of suffering carpal tunnel syndrome.

A treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome: evaluation of objective and subjective measures. Bonebrake AR, Fernandez JE, Marley RJ et al. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, Vol. 13 No.9 Nov/Dec 1990.
Thirty eight CTS sufferers underwent spinal manipulation and extremity adjusting, soft tissue manipulation, dietary changes and daily exercises. Post treatment results showed improvement in all strength and range of motion measures. A significant reduction of nearly 15% in pain and distress ratings was documented.

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Dr. Visentin, D.C.
Care Chiropractic
Denver, CO ©2010

When a nerve in your wrist is irritated, you may experience numbness in the thumb and first three fingers. The pinky finger is not involved in carpal tunnel syndrome. There are several causes; most commonly: computer terminal work, cash register work, repetitive movements of the wrist, vibration, hypothyroidism, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, pregnancy, obesity, wrist injuries, smoking, and neck problems.

What Can I do To Help Myself?

Stop any activities that may be causing numbness, switch hands often if possible, avoid flexing or extending your wrist, and restrict salt intake.

It’s Still Bothering Me, Now What?

At our center, we offer a special technique that dramatically reduces pressure on the nerve that causes carpal tunnel syndrome. If a small bone in the wrist is slightly misplaced, this can lead to numbness and tingling over the nerves to the fingers. By re-aligning the “lunate” bone in the wrist, we offer carpal tunnel syndrome patients relief without drugs and surgery.

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