{"id":318,"date":"2012-05-02T16:08:43","date_gmt":"2012-05-02T21:08:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/byronfamilychiropractic.com\/?p=318"},"modified":"2012-05-30T10:57:54","modified_gmt":"2012-05-30T15:57:54","slug":"carpal-tunnel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/byronfamilychiropractic.com\/?p=318","title":{"rendered":"Carpal Tunnel"},"content":{"rendered":"

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What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)?<\/strong><\/p>\n

When the median nerve in the wrist gets compressed.<\/p>\n

The Symptoms:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Burning, itching, tingling, and\/or numbness in the palm of the hand, thumb, index, and middle fingers, as well as weakness that makes it difficult to pick up small objects or make a fist.<\/p>\n

Some patients also experience a feeling of swelling although none is present. Others are unable to tell the difference between hot and cold by touch.<\/p>\n

What Causes CTS?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Injury to the wrist can result in CTS. Other causes include diabetes, hypothyroidism, arthritis, and repetitive hand movements during work. This is a partial list, and it’s best to set up an appointment to find out what could be causing your wrist\u00a0 pain.<\/p>\n

How Is It Treated?<\/strong><\/p>\n

My first step is to x-ray the wrist. Next I adjust the wrist.<\/p>\n

Depending on the patient, I will also recommend a combination of these treatments:<\/p>\n