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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Hand & Wrist Pain

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition caused by pressure on the median nerve at the wrist joint. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway, on the palm side of the hand, surrounded by the wrist bones and ligaments. The median nerve runs along this narrow passageway, and compression of this nerve can cause numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand and arm. A person’s wrist anatomy, and amount of repetitive hand motions may contribute to carpal tunnel syndrome. The median nerve runs from the forearm to the hand. It provides sensation to the palm side of the thumb and fingers and sends nerve signals to move the muscles around the base of the thumb. Several studies have evaluated an association between computer use and carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Most Common Signs & Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Numbness or tingling in the fingers or hand, usually the thumb and index, and middle finger are affected
Sensations that travel from the wrist up the arm.
Weakness in the hand causing difficulty holding objects

Risk Factors For Developing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Wrist Fracture
Wrist dislocation
Wrist arthritis
Anatomically smaller carpal tunnel that may compress the median nerve
Sex. Carpal tunnel syndrome is generally more common in women.
Nerve-damaging conditions such as diabetes
Inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis
Medications such as anastrozole
Obesity
Body fluid retention especially during pregnancy and menopause
Thyroid disorders, kidney failure and lymphedema
Working with tools that require prolonged or repetitive flexing of the wrist

(Source: Mayo clinic)

What Are the Treatments for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Marcel Jacobs PT provides a hands-on physical therapy approach which means you’re going to get fast access to immediate care in order to soothe and relax those tight and aching muscles, mobilize and loosen those restricted and painful joints, and strengthen your body so that you can go back to doing the things that you love. Your therapist will perform a thorough physical examination and evaluation in order to provide you with a deeper understanding of your impairments, compensations, and dysfunctions. You may find yourself having your concerns eased, questions answered, and physical pain reduced inside of 45 minutes with your physical therapist.

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