The Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or CTS is one condition of the upper limb that is caused by an irritation of the Median nerve. The Median nerve is the nerve in the neck which supplies to the hands and the fingers through your wrist. Usually people suffering from CTS feel pain on their palm or on their fingers. Repetitive movements and improper use of the forearm and wrist are some of the major causes of CTS.
The Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a very common condition though most people don’t know they already got it. In Martinez Chiropractic clinic for example, there are a number of patients who were very surprised to find out that they are suffering from CTS. And studies show that women are more prone to CTS than men. People that are frequently typing, sewing or cleaning have high risk of developing CTS. Patients would usually feel a tingling that would eventually lead to pain on hands and fingers.
Chiropractors are the best professionals to help you with the carpal tunnel syndrome. There are a number of drugless treatments under the chiropractic care that they can use to help a person suffering from CTS. You don’t have to undergo surgery for CTS, as what most medical physician would recommend, when you seek a chiropractor’s help. The Martinez Chiropractic clinic is still strongly against surgery and the use of any form of drugs in healing as what most chiropractors all over the world have in common.
The chiropractic care targets the soft tissue on the affected area by manipulating the spine. This method will not only give the patient immediate relief but will give them long term prevention from diseases. The chiropractors’ technique is very unique from other similar treatment. They are specially trained to be able to perform the right technique to help patient suffering from CTS. The treatment will usually start with the chiropractor’s proper assessment of the patient condition. Test will be given if necessary. The use of equipment such as CAT scan to be able to precisely determine the affected area is welcome to some chiropractors. In Martinez Chiropractic clinic they use the latest technology to aid chiropractors in their treatment.
The carpal tunnel syndrome can be dangerous if left untreated. There are a number of possible conditions that will result from untreated CTS. But this can be prevented by making sure that you do a bit of stretching before and after certain tasks. Make sure that your upper limbs are ready to take the work they are about to do and make sure you take short breaks in-between tasks, this will give your limbs time to rest. Make sure that you don’t overuse your hands for they are an important part of your body. Chiropractors can also give their patients advices on how or what is the proper way of working or moving without straining any part of your body. A simple accident might cause you great damage. In Martinez Chiropractic clinic most of the patients there are suffering from conditions which are results of simple accident or work related stress.
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