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All About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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Carpal Tunnel Pain

What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a pain in the wrist and hand that aggravates both grappling and holding positions involving the affected hand.
  • Aggravated by movements involving the wrist in flexion
  • Due to trauma or overuse on the affected side causing possible weakness and clumsiness when gripping objects
  • Affected ADL’s and/or decrease concentration due to pain

What will be done during these visits –

  • Physical examination upon consult including an assessment of finger and thumb range of motion
  • Pain scales/questionnaires to be done on the 1st visit and reviewed after the end of the 4 treatments
  • Advice on daily living activities/diet/general exercise/Ice protocol (if inflammation present)
  • Trigger point therapy and/or Handheld Massage Device to hypertonic muscles
  • PIR stretching to hand and forearm musculature (depending on pain tolerance)
  • Activator and/or spinal manipulation techniques to other areas that may be problematic (depending on many varying factors)

Reasoning behind therapies/assessments –

  • Physical examinations/assessments – These are all done as a precaution so that misdiagnosis does        not occur. This also allows for better treatment outcomes which can be lifesaving.
  • Pain scales/questionnaires – these screening tools are used to support the diagnosis of   neuropathic/mechanical pain and are crucial for both effective management and to reduce the risks of chronicity.
  • Advice on daily living activities/diet – This enables advice on how to change to make healthy        actions into habits and may offer a valuable alternative with potential for long-term   impact.
  • Joint manipulation/activator/drop piece techniques – adjustive techniques have been shown to decrease pain and increase range of motion.
  • Trigger point therapy/handheld massager – have shown to decrease pain/tenderness, enhance both range of motion and quality of life and influence flexibility.
  • PNF/PIR/prescribed stretching – Stretching has been shown to reduce pain and improving functionality and overall wellbeing in patients in both long- and short-term outcomes.
  • Prescribed exercises – produce more beneficial outcomes in terms of increased strength, improved function and reduced pain scores.

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Causes of Wrist Pain

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Hand and Wrist Pain

Wrist pain can be caused by various degrees of stress due to its complex structure. The wrist consists of ligaments, muscles, small and large bones, cartilage and several different nerves which create sensation, movement and force throughout the joint.

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Wrist Anatomy

Some of the most common issues of the wrist include but are not limited to:

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Reasons for diagnosis: (Sevy & Varacallo, 2019)

  • Localized pain at the wrist with numbness and/or tingling
  • Aggravated by movements involving the wrist in flexion
  • Due to trauma or overuse on the affected side causing possible weakness and clumsiness when gripping objects
  • Affected activity and range of motion due to pain

Myofascial Pain Syndrome of the Hand
Reasons for diagnosis: (Alvarez & Rockwell, 2019)

  • Localized pain at the hand with possible radiations of pain
  • Aggravated by movements involving the hand in either flexion or extension
  • Due to trauma or overuse on the affected side
  • Affected activity and range of motion due to pain

Repetitive Strain Injury of the Hand
Reasons for diagnosis: (Alvarez & Rockwell, 2019)

  • Localized pain at the hand with possible radiations of pain
  • Aggravated by movements involving the hand in either flexion
  • Due to overuse on the affected side
  • Affected activity and range of motion due to pain
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What Can The Melbourne Chiropractor Offer?

Depending on the severity of the Sprain or Strain our practitioners will treat accordingly to your complaint. Treatments that may be provided but are not limited to include:

  • PNF/PIR/prescribed stretching – Stretching has shown to reduce pain, improve functionality of the wrist and hand also maintains strength and improves patients in both long and short-term outcomes.
  • Prescribed exercises – produce more beneficial outcomes in terms of increased strength, improved function and reduced pain scores. (Fernandes, Pedrinelli & Hernandez, 2015)
  • Dry Needling or Cupping to the surrounding musculature to help decrease tension and inflammation around the area of the hand and forearm.
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When Should You See A Chiropractor

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There are many different symptoms/problems that indicate it may be suitable to come in and see a Chiropractor. This post will recognize some of the most common we see and how Chiropractic care may help.

What are some common problems?

There are many different symptoms that people can experience before seeing a Chiropractor.  Here are some of the most common problems we see!

How can these signs impact you and your daily activities?

One of the most common problems Chiropractors see are individuals with low back pain and stiffness. This can affect how you perform at work.

Depending on the symptoms you are experiencing it can have an influence on other aspects of your life, including:

  • Sleep patterns
  • Exercise routines
  • Energy levels
  • Productivity

How can The Melbourne Chiropractor help with these signs?

At The Melbourne Chiropractor we provide evidence based treatment protocols that focuses on improving the musculoskeletal system to help with the pain and discomfort people experience. This is accomplished by using different techniques and modalities of treatment based on patient requirements. Our experienced Chiropractors will complete a thorough assessment of your condition/problem to ensure we know exactly how we are able to help. Our approach to treatment may include manual adjustments, hand held adjustments, manual assisted techniques, soft tissue techniques and rehabilitation exercises depending on your problem/s.

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