Carpel tunnel Syndrome is thought to be caused by strain from repetitive use of the hands or awkward movements or positioning of hands. Using vibrating hand tools may also increase the likelihood of getting CTS. In certain cases, a hand or wrist injury may have caused slight misalignment of the wrist bones. Later, awkward and repetitive movments may aggravate this injury.
Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome areA: Tingling and numbness, hand pain or burning, hand weakness or loss of grip, and trouble sleeping die to discomfort. Early treatment is very important to greater success.
Common treatments of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome are the use of a brace on the affected wrist until relief is achieved. In severe cases, surgery may be required, but chiropractic care will apply (1) Adjustment and realignment of the wrist bones, (2) traction, (3) Select physical therapies designed to rehabilite the wrist.