Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Gallatin Valley Chiropractic of Bozeman
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome, also known as median nerve neuropathy, is a very common occupational health condition, which has became even more prevalent with the increase in computer use in offices around the world. Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome can range from mild pain in the wrist, to numbness, tingling, burning, hand weakness and even loss of grip strength. Though very common, carpal tunnel syndrome can be prevented!
Cause of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by the entrapment of the median nerve as it passes through the carpal bones in the wrist. This pressure can be caused by traumatic injuries like falling onto the wrist, or by repetitive stresses to the wrist, including typing, sowing, and construction work such as hammering, and repetitive gripping of tools.
There are other conditions that may closely resemble carpal tunnel syndrome, which is why carpal tunnel syndrome can be a highly misdiagnosed condition. Conditions that are commonly diagnosed as “carpal tunnel” are typically ones which produce numbness, tingling, or pain in the wrist and or hand. These imposter conditions include: ulnar nerve neuropathy, pronator teres syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome, and cervical nerve root impingement. Chiropractors are trained to properly diagnose these conditions and differentiate from other similar conditions to ensure the root of the problem is being fixed.
How do we at Gallatin Valley Chiropractic treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
There are a number of ways to treat carpal tunnel syndrome, and in many cases a chiropractor can adjust the area of concern including the cervical spine or the extremities including the elbow and wrist. These adjustments, along with physiotherapy modalities, stretching, and rehab exercises can in most cases alleviate or eliminate your symptoms associated with carpal tunnel syndrome. Among the most effective therapies for this condition is Softwave Therapy, Graston Technique, Active Release Technique and Dry Needling, all of which we offer at Gallatin Valley Chiropractic.
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