Castro Valley Chiropractor and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Therapy

Chiropractic is not just dealing with problems of the back and neck. In fact, it has many applications that go beyond the neck and back treatment as it can really improve your life. One of the conditions that it can treat is the carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome sufferers usually use their hands to do repetitive motion. This ailment can be treated through this noninvasive relief treatment. Castro Valley chiropractor professionals deal with carpal tunnel syndrome sufferers quite frequently and many patients are happy to testify that their wrists feel a lot better after the first session.

So, how do chiropractors treat this condition? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or CTS is an RSI or a repetitive stress injury. This is an injury caused by motions that are done repetitively such as line work or typing and over time this causes the wrist to get injured. For the injury to heal faster, the earlier it is diagnosed and treated the better. It is diagnosed after a physical exam with a chiropractor. The chiropractor may even suggest you get an x-ray to properly diagnose the CTS. Castro Valley chiropractor would treat the patient by manipulating the elbow and wrist and may also include the upper spine. By applying a controlled pressure to the spine, this would relieve it of stress and improve the flow. The patient may also need to rest the affected arm for it to heal faster. Cold compress may also be required so inflammation would be reduced. Exercises may also be advised and immobilizing of the affected area may also be needed and this can be achieved through the use of a brace or splint.

Chiropractors use common treatments such as the manual manipulation, ultrasound therapy and use of wrist support. The ultrasound therapy uses either a low energy sound or a high energy sound that are outside our range of hearing so you really won’t hear anything. The device they use emits sound waves that focus on the area and it penetrates deep into the tissue. This device would help in relaxing the muscles as well as reducing the inflammation and pain. Castro Valley Chiropractor professionals use state-of-the-art ultrasound machines for their patients. They may also use other devices depending on the patient’s need.

The treatment of chiropractic is generally safe and it is noninvasive which makes it a favorite for athletes because they don’t need to miss out on as many games as they would if they’ll undergo surgery. In chiropractic, there is also no use of pain medication but you’d notice the pain is reduced after every session of treatment.  RSI symptoms improve after a chiropractic treatment and according to several studies, chiropractic is as effective as allopathic care for the repetitive stress injuries or RSI.

Of course the result would vary as every patient is different.  Castro Valley chiropractor needs to check all factors as well as the severity of the problem together with the patient’s overall health and age in order to come up with the right treatment for him/her.  A patient can experience complete healing in just a few sessions as others may take a bit longer but generally, patients would notice a great difference after just a few sessions.

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