Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
A common misunderstanding is that chiropractic care is merely for back pain, but modern chiropractic care can treat many conditions that were previously treated conventionally with medication or surgery. Carpal tunnel syndrome is one such ailment that your Arlington, TX chiropractor can treat.
We've seen a dramatic amount of carpal tunnel cases over the past 20 years with the increased use of personal computers. A repetitive strain injury, carpal tunnel syndrome results in clumsiness, numbness, pins and needles and pain in the first three fingers and thumb. The pain may even radiate to the arm or shoulder if the case is severe.
The median nerve that controls the thumb muscles becomes compressed from continuous, rapid motion of the fingers. Injuries can also cause carpal tunnel syndrome as well as bone spurs, arthritis and tendonitis. Chiropractic care can relieve the inflammation that is causing the pain and compression. Dexterity and sensation can be restored.
Some diseases such as diabetes can also be an underlying cause of carpal tunnel syndrome due to the lack of proper circulation at the ends of the extremities. Chiropractic care serves the patient as a whole, and suggestions on diet and nutritional supplements can be made to help you better control your blood glucose.
Your Arlington, TX chiropractor can also make suggestions on how you can prevent further damage.