Carpal Tunnel Syndrome In North Portland

Carpal tunnel syndrome, or median nerve compression, is the numbness or the tingling pain in the arm and hand caused by the pinching of the median nerve in the wrist. People with tiny carpal tunnel space are at a risk of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). See how care at North Portland Wellness Group can help you overcome your carpal tunnel syndrome in North Portland.

What are the causes of CTS?

• Gender: The female section of the human society tend to have smaller carpal tunnels than their male equals and those with CTS tend to have even smaller ones.
• Anatomy: If there is any issue which causes a deformation in the smaller bones of the wrist, it is possible to develop CTS, as these conditions reduce the carpal space, causing pressure on the median nerve.
• Inflammations: inflammatory situations cause the tendons surrounding the median nerve to put pressure on it.
• Body fluid changes: Fluid retention may increase the pressure within your carpal tunnel. This is common during pregnancy and menopause. Carpal tunnel syndrome associated with pregnancy generally gets better on its own after pregnancy, but medications and treatment are available for the duration.
• Nerve damaging illnesses: certain illnesses which affect the nerves, cause CTS as it is also caused by damage to the median nerve.
• Occupation: Working in conditions requiring repetitive flexing of the wrist can cause CTS.

There are preventative measures for CTS, such as:

1. Reducing grip and force when using the wrist
2. Improving posture, which affects the nerves.
3. Improve the form when using wrists.
4. Keep your wrists and hands warm, as stiff muscles can cause CTS.
5. Take frequent breaks from using your wrists.
6. Stretch your wrist to ensure optimal functioning.

The common treatments for CTS would include medications, splint, rest, icing, injections or surgery. But:

1. Some people don’t get relief with just icing or rest.
2. Medications and injections are temporary relief, for most.
3. Surgery has the troubles of rehabilitation, period of non use, probability of infection, possibility of relapse despite the surgery.

So, what can those who can’t get any of these solutions do?

They could go to a North Portland chiropractor at North Portland Wellness Group.

What can North Portland chiropractors do for CTS?

Chiropractors have quite a few options to help with CTS and these could range from ice/cold therapy, ultrasound therapy to wrist support.

But the most common would be chiropractic alignment of the wrist, arm and upper back as the median nerve is  affected by misalignment in these places, usually.

Of course, the treatment varies according to the cause of CTS.

How exactly is chiropractic a better option?

1. Like mentioned earlier, It is not a temporary relief like the medications or injections, or icings.
2. It has a very low recovery time, unlike surgeries, perfect for those busy people.
3. Chiro care is non-invasive, so no fear of infections or mishaps, unlike surgeries.
4. It is pain free and effective.
5. Chiropractic care promotes natural bodily healing, which means that it’ll recover on it’s own and not get dependent on an external solution, so, if there is a relapse, it is a lot less serious.
6. Chiropractors also suggest nutrition, lifestyle and exercises to help manage CTS.

Of all the other treatments of CTS methods, chiropractic seems the better one out there. So, book an appointment with your nearest licensed chiropractor, now.

Happy healing!