Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Patients who feel tingling, numbness, or weakness in their hand might have carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). This occurs when the carpal tunnel, the median nerve tunnel in your wrist, is compressed and it can make it difficult to grip things. If you are experiencing these problems in your fingers, shoulders, or arm, we advise you to come to see us at ChirocareLA.com for a diagnosis. Jobs that consist of repetitive movement in your hand or wrist increase the chance of developing carpal tunnel syndrome. Some occupations that increase the risk of CTS include desk jobs, baker, cashier, assembly line worker, and hair stylist. Women are three times likelier than men to get the syndrome because they generally have smaller carpal tunnels. This condition is common during pregnancy but the symptoms are usually gone a few months after delivery. We advise patients who are experiencing any symptoms of CTS to come to see us for diagnosis. Treatment for carpal tunnel consists of joint manipulation and mo