Understanding Carpel Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome develops when your median nerve, which runs from your forearm to your palm, becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist. The median nerve and the tendons that bend the fingers reside in the carpal tunnel, a small opening made of ligament and bones at the base of your hand. This nerve controls a few tiny muscles at your thumb's base and gives your index, middle, and ring fingers feeling on the palm side of the thumb. Carpel tunnel may resolve itself in mild cases. But in moderate to chronic situations, our chiropractors at Newcomb Chiropractic Clinic might recommend surgery to alleviate numbness, tingling, pain, and burning. If you have concerns about carpel tunnel in Broken Arrow, OK, consult our chiropractors to discuss your treatment options.

Understanding Carpel Tunnel Syndrome 

Doctors can't confirm the exact cause of carpel tunnel, but factors like pregnancy, diabetes, being overweight, and repetitive arm or wrist motions can increase your risk. In addition to tingling, numbness, pain, and burning, you may also have trouble making a fist, feel hand cramping and stiffness, or find yourself dropping objects more than usual. Our chiropractors diagnose carpel tunnel with a physical examination of the hands, arms, shoulders, and neck, x-rays, or additional tests. Non-surgical treatment includes wrist braces to hold the hand and wrist in a neutral position, cortisone shots to reduce symptoms or over-the-counter pain medications. We only recommend surgery when these methods prove unsuccessful.

If you suspect you have carpal tunnel in Broken Arrow, OK, Newborn Chiropractic Clinic can help. Our team of professionals provides the real-world understanding and expertise you'd expect from an effective chiropractic practice and a compassionate, responsive attitude to ease your worries. Please visit our website to learn more about the conditions we treat and the services provided. For more information about carpal tunnel in Broken Arrow, OK, or to schedule an appointment at our office, call (918) 251-4239.

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