Specific tests will be performed to see if spinal nerves are involved.

Specific chiropractic adjustments can help return malfunctioning
joints to a more normal motion and position
AND THE CHIROPRACTIC
LIFESTYLE
Carpal Tunnel
Repetitive hand
and wrist motion
Carpal tunnel syndrome can
be caused by the cumulative
damage of repetitive wrist
and hand motions

    Every day, assembly line workers, keyboard operators, grocery store clerks,
    and many others, receive micro-traumas to their hands and wrists.

    Vibration and repetitive motions, when combined with spinal problems and
    other joint dysfunction, can result in a condition known as carpal tunnel
    syndrome.
    Symptoms may include pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, or loss of strength in the hands.
How specific
chiropractic care
can help

    The major nerve controlling the thumb, index, and parts of the
    middle, and ring finger is called the median nerve. From the tip
    of your fingers, it travels through the bones in your wrist, past
    your elbow, up your arm, through your shoulder and neck, and
    finally to your spinal cord. Problems can develop in one or more
    of these areas.

    The carpal "tunnel" is formed by bones in the wrist The median nerve,
    tendons, and blood vessels pass through this opening. If one or more
    of the bones forming this tunnel should "collapse", inflammation, nerve
    pressure, and painful symptoms can result.

    The median nerve connects to the spinal cord through openings between
    several
    bones in the lower neck. When these spinal bones lose their normal motion
    or position, they can cause problems in the fingers and wrists.

    After a thorough examination, you chiropractic doctor will perform specific
    adjustments where needed, to help normalize structure and reduce nerve
    irritation.
    When given time, conservative, chiropractic care has produced excellent
    results with carpal tunnel problems-without drugs or surgery.
THE CHIROPRACTIC LIFESTYLE

    Chiropractors are experts in the care of the bones, nerves, muscles
      and connective tissue that make up about 60% of your body.

     All of the joints in your body are part of the muscular-skeletal system
     and its optimal function is necessary for overall good health.

     Ask your Doctor of Chiropractic for more information about a care
     program that may include specific spinal adjustments, exercise
     recommendations, nutritional advice or other conservative methods
     of care based on your health history, age current condition and  
      lifestyle.

    References:

    Bonebrake, A. D.C., Fernandez, J., D.C., A Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Results of a
    Follow up Study, Journal of Manipulative Physiological Therapeutics, 16:125-139, 1993.
    Cailliet, R., M.D., Pain: Mechanisms and Management, F.A. Davis Company 1993.
    Kendall, F., McCreary, E., Muscle testing and Function, 3rd edition, Williams and Wilkins, 1983.
    Kirk, R. D.C., Lawrence, D., D.C., Valvo, N. D.C., States Manual of Spinal, Pelvic and
    Extravertebral Techniques, 3rd edition, National College of Chiropractic, 1991.
    Norkin, C., P.T., Levrangie, P., P.T., Joint Structure and Function: A Comprehensive Analysis,
    2nd edition, F.A. Davis Company, 1992.

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    If placing your hands
    back to back produces
    a numbness, tingling
    or pain, you could have
    a carpal tunnel problem

    Have someone try to pull
    your thumb a finger apart.
    If your fingers seem weak,
    it could be related to a
    carpal tunnel problem
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