by Tejasvit Kour | May 5, 2019 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
As with most musculoskeletal conditions, treatment guidelines for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) recommend non-surgical or conservative management initially, with surgery only in emergency situations or after non-surgical options are exhausted. So, is there a way to...
by Tejasvit Kour | Apr 5, 2019 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
When treating patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), doctors of chiropractic can employ a variety of options to reduce pressure on the median nerve. While this can include dietary recommendations (to reduce inflammation), adjustments to address dysfunction...
by Tejasvit Kour | Mar 5, 2019 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common “peripheral neuropathy” (pinched nerves in the arms or legs) and is known to be caused by prolonged repetitive, forceful grip-related tasks involving the hands. The condition occurs when pressure is placed on the median...
by Tejasvit Kour | Feb 5, 2019 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when pressure is placed on the median nerve as it passes through bones and ligaments of the wrist in order to innervate a portion of the hand. This pressure can be cause by compression of the carpal tunnel due to mechanical injury...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jan 5, 2019 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a very common condition caused by inflammation of the median nerve that runs through the palm side of the wrist. When the median nerve is pinched and irritated, numbness, tingling, and/or weakness in the hand can result. Wrist splinting...
by Tejasvit Kour | Dec 5, 2018 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Every career has its pros and cons when it comes to physical exertion, stress, work hours, the physical environment (temperature, cleanliness, etc.), and more. But when a worker develops carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), is it the job that’s the culprit or is there...