Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Mobile AL
It's Causes & Safer Solutions Using Chiropractic
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) owns telltale signs other conditions may have, those being, numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand and fingers which come from the median nerve. Because there are so many other factors causing these same symptoms, it makes finding the correct diagnosis to be very difficult. If these symptoms are related to the median nerve, then CTS may be the problem. And, if the median nerve is the cause of the symptoms, it is likely due to it being impinged as it passes through the carpal tunnel at the wrist. Any impingement radiates these, or a collection of these symptoms to the thumb, index, middle, and ring fingers. Cont5act our Mobile AL chiropractic clinic today to learn more.
Considering the path of the nerve, it is important to understand the anatomy at and near where symptoms are likely to occur. The carpal tunnel is formed, at its base, by the two rows of wrist bones, called the carpal bones. These eight bones are lined up with four on the top and four on the bottom to form the floor of the canal. The median nerve sits on top of the carpals. The roof of the canal is composed of the transverse ligament, also known as the flexor retinaculum. Along with the median nerve, no less than nine tendons pass through the carpal tunnel.
Symptoms arise from enlargement and inflammation of the median nerve, of the nine tendons, and possibly from a thickening of the flexor retinaculum. A tumor or cyst within the tunnel can also cause radicular symptoms. If some, or any of these tissues are affected and the cause of these symptoms, then too much pressure on the median nerve will cause dysfunction causing problems.
What is the Cause of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
The pain experienced with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a result of the swelling and misalignment of tissues and bone which then press on the nerve. Often there is an underlying problem. Some patients have had an obvious injury, a stress or break to the wrist, that causes the symptoms to develop.
The most common cause is related to occupations that involve the long-term use of vibrating instruments and the repetitive use of the hands and wrist. At other times, this issue seems to develop out of nowhere. Metabolic disorders involving the pituitary and thyroid gland can be a contributing factor to the unexplained development of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, as can pregnancy and obesity. More commonly, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, which develops in one or both wrists without a clear cause, is the result of a nerve irritation stemming from the spine.
How is Carpal Tunnel Relieved In Mobile AL?
Traditionally, Carpal Tunnel options have been limited to decompression surgeries, physiotherapy, and prescription medicines. Due to the fact that these options often fail to deal with the underlying problem, they may only provide short-term relief and, at times, can prove completely ineffective. When left untreated, or when unsuccessfully treated, people are forced to adapt their lifestyles to accommodate this debilitating issue. This may include quitting one's job and needing help with basic everyday living.
Fortunately, many people in Mobile AL are finding long-term relief from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome through chiropractic adjusments. Chiropractic medicine is a non-invasive alternative that seeks out and deals with the underlying cause of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. A chiropractor will perform an evaluation of your condition and formulate an individualized care plan that will work to correct nerve interference in the spine and restore you to an optimal state of health. If you are noticing any signs of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome do not hesitate to call our team at Discover Chiropractic Center today for a consultation.
So Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery Is Safe, Inexpensive, and Usually Diagnosed Correctly…Yeah Right?
First the numbers. According to a report from the National Institute of Health (NIH), a misdiagnosis of your case associated with CTS can have a failure rate of, not 60%, not 70%, but over 83% of the time. Think of it another way. This means over eight of ten surgeries were unneeded, not talking about the ramifications.
If you still don’t believe it, two credible organizations, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and the NIH, have told their doctors to: “Advise your patients to use all non-surgical options first to treat their hand problems before considering surgery.” We hope that that is the case, but often the bottom-line - meaning the costs of pay out from health insurance companies – is likely what takes precedence.
Consider, in our state of Alabama, the average cost of carpal tunnel surgery according to CarpalRx is $6,901.
Further consider it takes 10 to 20 minutes, according to HSS (Hospital for Special Surgery) to perform one carpal tunnel syndrome surgery. Considering most surgeons can do a dozen or more surgeries in a day, that brings the math to upwards of $84,000 for a day’s work. Not bad.
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Discover Chiropractic Center
1412 Dauphin St
Mobile, AL 36604
