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Houma Office (985) 873-8586
Thibodaux Office (985) 447-2225

Carpal Tunnel FAQs

If you spend enough time working with your hands and wrists, there's a decent chance you'll feel the symptoms of carpal tunnel. Keep reading to learn more about carpal tunnel and how our Houma, LA chiropractor can help.

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What is carpal tunnel?

Carpal tunnel is caused by pressure on the median nerve at the point where it moves from your arm into your hand. When this nerve is compressed, it causes a wide range of symptoms that can travel up and down the nerve, going as far as the elbow and hand. Pain and numbness are two of the first things you might notice when you have carpal tunnel syndrome.

What causes carpal tunnel?

There are a handful of things that can cause carpal tunnel syndrome, but the most common cause is repetitive motion. Whether you spend all day typing on computers, playing video games, or plucking away at a guitar, anything you do with your hands and fingers may lead to carpal tunnel at some point.

What are the symptoms of carpal tunnel?

The two most common symptoms of carpal tunnel are pain and numbness in the hand and wrist. Because carpal tunnel affects a large nerve, there are other symptoms you may experience radiating up your arm. Some people have tingling and numbness up to their elbow as a result of carpal tunnel, while others may simply have pain with no numbness or tingling. The symptoms vary a bit for everyone.

How can I prevent carpal tunnel?

As far as preventing carpal tunnel goes, giving your hands a break every now and then is the best thing to do. However, you should also focus on ergonomics when you're doing things with your hands, such as typing or playing video games. Make sure your wrist is supported and you aren't getting any pain from working with your hands.

How is carpal tunnel treated?

The good news is, carpal tunnel syndrome can be treated with the help of our Thibodaux chiropractor. Adjustments can help relieve pressure on the nerve so you get pain and symptom relief. Plus, physical therapy combined with chiropractic care can make the results of treatment even better.

Get Some Help

Carpal tunnel is an increasingly common condition in the world of phones and computers, so knowing how to prevent and treat it is important. Fortunately, here at Houma-Thibodaux Spine & Rehabilitation, we can help. To find out more about carpal tunnel and your treatment options, give us a call today.

 

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