By Malinda Klosterman


Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can be very painful and a difficult condition to deal with. Just trying to type on a keyboard or pick up an object may be almost impossible. You might not be able to do simple things or complete your work tasks. Thankfully, your local Norwalk chiropractor is there to help.

Your hands are operated through a series of tendons that act as cables, much like the action of a claw machine. When the tendons are contracted your hands close into a fist. Once relaxed they return to their normal position. If you place your thumb in the middle of your forearm and open and close your fist, you can feel the tendons contracting and relaxing.

The carpal tunnel area involves ligaments, nerves, and muscles, that run through the middle of the wrist to the fingers. If this area becomes irritated, it can swell and the inflammation can be the source of a lot of irritation. This is what causes pain when one tries to pick up an object.

Most of the time, CTS pain does originate in the wrist. Instead, the problem may begin in another area of the body. A chiropractic examination can often pinpoint the cause of your problem. Once the origin is known, effective therapy can be directed at relieving your discomfort.

Nerves in your shoulder or neck may be the cause of CTS. Your brain communicates with all your body parts through nerves that are routed through the spine. Nerves in your hands pass through the shoulders and neck on their way to the brain and a misaligned spine can impinge these nerves, causing pain.

If it is getting increasingly difficult to use your hands, a Norwalk chiropractic doctor can help. You will receive a detailed examination and consultation to determine why you hurt. All options for therapy are natural and safe and do not involve surgery or painful injections. It might not take too long before you notice relief.




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