Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Care in Greenville
Among the many types of hand injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is one of the most common. Patients with CTS often experience pain, numbness or tingling in the arm or hand. Carpal tunnel syndrome develops when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the palm, becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist.
People who use their hands for repetitive movements, such as using a mouse at their workstation for many hours a day, playing video games or texting frequently, may develop CTS.
How Chiropractic May Help
Chiropractic care focuses on relieving pressure on the nerve that’s causing the symptoms–in CTS, that’s the median nerve. At Brown Chiropractic Center, we have more than 30 years of experience diagnosing and correcting CTS pain.
After conducting an examination, Dr. Brown may take Rare Earth X-rays to ensure there is nothing else going on with your hand or wrist. He’ll design a care plan tailored to your specific situation. Chiropractic adjustments of the wrist and elbow are safe and effective non-surgical methods of alleviating CTS.
If left untreated, CTS can progress to the point where it requires surgery to correct. If we think it’s necessary, we will refer you to a surgeon.
3 Tips for Preventing CTS
- Take frequent breaks to stretch your hands and wrists.
- Maintain a relaxed neutral position and avoid bending your wrist all the way up or down. Keep your keyboard at elbow height or slightly lower.
- Avoid gripping the mouse too tightly. Keep your wrist relaxed in a neutral position.
Postsurgical Benefits of Chiropractic
If you’ve already had CTS surgery, chiropractic care can help ensure the joints and surrounding soft tissue are properly aligned to allow optimal healing and restoration of function.
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