Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Yorkville Chiropractic Care Can Help

Many people think that carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a work injury reserved for computer users. But it can strike any worker who continually uses the same repetitive hand motions all day. It can affect everyone from hairstylists and baristas to musicians and assembly line workers. Some of the hallmark symptoms of CTS are wrist and hand pain, tingling, numbness and weakness in the hand and fingers. These symptoms make it difficult to work, carry bags, or perform tasks requiring finger dexterity. If you suffer from these symptoms, our Yorkville physical therapy and chiropractic care can help.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome & Yorkville Physical Therapy

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when inflammation inside the carpal tunnel of the wrist bones starts to pinch the median nerve that travels through that tunnel. This nerve controls the function and sensations in your hand and fingers. Inflammation can come from a one-time injury, or it can come from repetitive use in non-ergonomic conditions. It is a common work injury because many people work with their hands in work stations that are not set up for optimal movement of the hands and wrists. Fortunately, there are ways that our Yorkville chiropractor and our physical therapy team can help.

After a CTS diagnosis, our chiropractor can correct misalignments in the spine and also in the arm and wrist that may be causing pressure on the median nerve. We also help alleviate musculoskeletal tensions with massage therapy to help with internal healing of the tissues in the arms, wrists and hands. Our physical therapists can then teach and coach you on performing exercises and stretches designed to strengthen your hand and protect it from future inflammation.
We also show you how to arrange your workstation so it is more ergonomic. We can advise on the proper posture and hand positioning for your work, whether you are a computer programmer, a farmer or a violinist. Regular stretching breaks and continuing your therapeutic exercises also helps.

Have you ever suffered from CTS? How did it start?