Carpal Tunnel Nerve Gliding Exercises

January 31, 2011 by ChiroTrust

There are many different exercises that can be done for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and we’ve discussed some of these in the past. To understand “why” gliding exercises are helpful, let’s review the anatomy of the carpal tunnel. There are 9 tendons that move through the narrow carpal tunnel at the wrist. This confined space […]

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Risky Jobs

December 31, 2010 by ChiroTrust

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is one of many repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) and it’s also one of the most common present day workplace injuries, second only to low back pain! The term “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome” was first used in 1939 and since the 1950s, this disabling overuse injury to the hand has been one of […]

Musicians and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

October 31, 2010 by ChiroTrust

There are many jobs that place people at risk for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), but we bet you wouldn’t have thought of musicians. First and most important, we don’t want to scare anyone from playing a musical instrument as many of us find music to be a very important release mechanism or an escape from […]

What Isn’t Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

August 31, 2010 by ChiroTrust

That’s a strange question….well, maybe not as crazy as it sounds! Knowing what isn’t carpal tunnel syndrome, or CTS, may help you avoid an unnecessary surgery for a condition that looks very similar to CTS. Because CTS is such a common problem, it’s not uncommon for other conditions to be mistakenly called CTS. Because of […]

Exercises For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

July 1, 2010 by ChiroTrust

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition resulting in hand and sometimes neck and arm complaints. This can include numbness or tingling in the fingers, leading to dexterity problems such as difficulty buttoning clothing or picking up small objects. An individual with CTS can also experience strength loss / weakness when turning door knobs, […]

Do I Have to Have Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

May 31, 2010 by ChiroTrust

“For the last few months, I’ve been waking up at night with numbness and tingling in my hand. Lately, I’ve been waking up more often, 3-4 times a night, and I’m having a hard time falling back to sleep. When I drive, my hands fall asleep within a few minutes and I have to shake […]

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome & Chiropractic

April 30, 2010 by ChiroTrust

“When I try to thread a needle, button my shirt, or crochet, I can’t seem to feel my finger tips. I’ve also noticed when unscrewing jars, my grip feels weak. In fact, I almost dropped a cup of coffee the other day. I wake up 3-4 times a night and I have to shake my […]

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) – It’s Rush Hour!

March 31, 2010 by ChiroTrust

During rush hour, it’s not uncommon to find the freeways and highways we use to get to/from work aren’t large enough to accommodate the number of cars on the road at that time. As a result, drivers can easily become agitated and distracted, which increases the risk of traffic collisions. So, what does this have […]

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) – Can It Be Prevented?

February 28, 2010 by ChiroTrust

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or CTS is a very common problem affecting many workers and is one of the most costly conditions afflicting today’s workforce. It is most often caused by repetitive activity involving rapid movements of the arms and hands and can lead to work loss and disability when not properly managed. CTS occurs when […]

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) – What Are My Options?

January 31, 2010 by ChiroTrust

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) may be the most expensive of all work-related injuries, costing the average CTS patient about $30,000 in medical bills and lost productivity over his or her lifetime. CTS is primarily found in adults, is 3x more frequently found in woman, and usually affects the dominant hand first. The pain can be […]