Hand and Wrist
Conditions We Treat
“The doctor of the future will give no medication, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, diet and in the cause and prevention of disease.”
Thomas Edison
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpel Tunnel Syndrome occurs when the median nerve (the nerve that runs from the forearm into the palm) becomes compressed for prolonged periods inside the wrist. Sometimes thickening of the tendons and swelling can cause compression of this nerve. Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome include numbness/tingling in the palm side of the hand (usually the first 3 fingers), waking up with tingling in hands, weakness in grip strength and fine motor tasks, wasting away for muscles on the thumb side of the hand and tingling in the hand during the day.
Active Release Technique (ART) has proven to be very successful in treating carpal tunnel syndrome. At CSC+M, both of our chiropractors are fully certified in ART, and when combined with exercises and medical service, carpal tunnel symptoms can be alleviated.
De Quervain’s Syndrome
De Quervain’s Syndrome occurs when the tendons at the base of the thumb become irritated due to swelling and compression in the tunnel that they pass through. There is no definitive cause for De Quervain’s; however, several factors that have been identified are repetitive use (i.e. typing/texting), recent pregnancy, hormonal factors, and rheumatoid disease.
Early treatment and intervention are crucial to preventing these dysfunctions from setting in. Our conservative treatment approaches make sure to quickly heal you and get you back to living the life you want.