Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Articles

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

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Is Surgery Necessary for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common peripheral entrapment neuropathy. It’s the most common place to trap a nerve in the extremities (arms or legs). CTS affects 6-11% of adults in the general population, and it occurs in women more often than men. The cause is often difficult to

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Why Is It So Bad at Night?

For those who have carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), it’s no surprise that CTS is frequently most expressive during the night, often to the point of interrupting sleep and/or making it difficult to fall back to sleep. So why is that? Bed Time CTS Symptoms The primary reason for nighttime CTS

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Reducing the Risk for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common of the many “entrapment neuropathies”. Entrapment neuropathies can occur when the nerve pinches in the arms or legs. This is likely because we use our hands and fingers repetitively for long time frames at work and during many of our hobbies. In

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A “Self-Help” Guide to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) has a bad reputation for coming and going. It can be worse depending on your age and the type of work or hobbies you enjoy. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is worse in patients with diabetes, hypothyroidism, and inflammatory arthritis. It can also be worse for those on

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and the Median Nerve

When a person experiences pain, numbness, tingling, and/or weakness in the hand, they may assume it’s carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). CTS is the most common and well-known peripheral neuropathy. Unfortunately, many healthcare providers may also jump to the same conclusion, and care may focus on the hand and wrist. One

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Should Playing Music Create Tingling Wrists?

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition where pressure applies to the median nerve as it passes through the wrist. When playing a musical instrument, the fast repetitive movements of the fingers can cause the tendons to rub together, creating friction. Especially when you are playing for hours at a

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Splints

Wrist splints are often a beneficial form of CTS self-care. They can assist in relieving the pressure within the carpal tunnel by restricting wrist flexion and extension.  Since we cannot control the position of our wrist during sleep, the pressure on the nerve worsens the more it bends forwards or

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Important Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Facts

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs as the result of the median nerve being trapped or squeezed as it passes through the carpal tunnel. The carpal tunnel is located in the wrist. Nine flexor tendons with their covering or sheathes, blood vessels, and connective tissue also pass through the carpal tunnel.

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Treatment Option Comparison for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) results from the compression of the median nerve as it travels through the wrist. Classic symptoms associated with CTS include numbness, tingling, and weakness in the thumb, index, middle, and ring finger. In non-emergency situations, treatment guidelines recommend patients undergo conservative care before considering more invasive

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Jonathan Woodward, D.C.

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