Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Articles

CTS Self-Diagnosis – Is That Possible?

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is technically a “pinched nerve” in the wrist (carpal tunnel) that results in numbness, tingling, and later, weakness in the distribution of the median nerve (thumb, index, 3rd, and half of the 4th finger). In addition to the median nerve, there are 9 tendons and their

CTS, Exercise, and Chiropractic

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition characterized by numbness, tingling, and/or pain located on the palm side of the wrist, hand, and into the index, third, and half of the ring finger. It’s caused by pressure exerted on the median nerve as it passes through the “tunnel” located in

7 Possible Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition from compression of the median nerve as it travels through the carpal tunnel at the wrist. It possibly results in numbness, tingling, and eventually weakness in the thumb and the index, middle, and ring fingers. “True” CTS occurs when the median nerve pinches

Why Nighttime Pain with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Chiropractors are often asked, “Why does Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) bother me so much during the night?” Let’s take a look! The carpal tunnel is made up of eight small carpal bones. They bridge the forearm to the hand. Without these eight little bones, the motion at the wrist would

How Chiropractors Diagnose Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremity. It can arise from many causes such as anatomical variations, ganglion cysts, occupational mechanical stress, and systemic diseases. Systematic diseases include obesity, drug toxicity, alcoholism, diabetes, hypothyroid, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), etc. Let’s discuss how a doctor

Why Should I Exercise For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is an EXTREMELY common condition that can affect anyone at any age. In fact, there’s a strong probability that up to 50% of the people reading this have/had symptoms of CTS. 10% or more have been treated for it! We have recently discussed various non-surgical treatment

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome vs. Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) belongs to a group of disorders referred to as “cumulative trauma disorders,” or CTDs. The word “cumulative” refers to the cause being repetitive motion, usually fast and prolonged. Over time, the wear and tear on the upper extremities accumulate and symptoms begin to occur and possibly

Non-Surgical Treatment Approaches for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Non-surgical treatment approaches for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) aim to remove pressure on the median nerve where it pinches. A recent review of the literature published on “passive modalities” (non-surgical treatment approaches) for CTS. Researchers reviewed studies published between 1990 and 2015 for information on which non-surgical treatment approaches work

What Exercises Can I do for CTS?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is the leading cause of numbness to the middle three fingers and thumb and affects millions of Americans each year. There are MANY potential causes of CTS, and these causes can be unclear or multi-factorial. We have discussed the importance of night splints and what chiropractic

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Neck Pain – The Great Mystery!

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) develops when the median nerve is pinched at the palm side of the wrist. This feeling causes numbness in the index, third, and thumb-side half of the ring/fourth finger. Since the median nerve passes through the neck, it’s possible that dysfunction in the neck can interfere