Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment In Seattle, WA

Seattle chiropractors- Dr. Jerry Thomas Weider Jr DC and Dr. Irelis Miller Carattini DC

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Specialist

Carpal tunnel syndrome, also known as median nerve compression syndrome, is a frequently observed entrapment neuropathy. The carpal tunnel is a slender passageway in the wrist joint surrounded by various bones and ligaments. The median nerve, which controls the movement and feeling in your thumb and fingers, runs through the arm’s length and tunnel.

The compression of the median nerve is called carpal tunnel syndrome. The pinched nerve leads to stabbing sensations, numbness, tingling, moderate pain, and possible weakness in the hand and arm. If left untreated, it may worse and require surgery. 

On this page, Dr. Jerry Thomas Weider Jr DC will talk about the causes, symptoms, and chiropractic treatment options available for carpal tunnel syndrome.

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Symptoms Of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Patients with carpal tunnel syndrome present a wide array of symptoms that may disappear with time. If you don’t seek treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome on time, the symptoms may reappear and persist longer. The common carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms include:

  • A weakness of hand muscles with limited movements and coordination
  • Stabbing sensations in the fingers
  • Pain and tingling sensation radiating to the tips of your fingers
  • Radiating pain towards the shoulder and forearm
  • Slower nerve impulses and numbness in the hand
  • Loss of gripping movements and coordination

Causes Of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Various factors lead to carpal tunnel, including your wrist anatomy. Irritation or compression of the median nerve is the primary cause of carpal tunnel syndrome.

Here are the common carpal tunnel causes:

  • Swollen carpal tunnel space
  • Pressure on your median nerve
  • Medical conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, obesity, diabetes, and hypothyroidism
  • Repetitive wrist movements like typing involving extreme flexion or extension
  • Heredity 

Carpal Tunnel Treatment

Carpal tunnel syndrome causes severe pain and discomfort. However, most patients rely on traditional home remedies to alleviate pain. These include immersing the wrist in warm water or placing an ice pad over it and taking frequent short breaks to rest the hands.

Care for carpal tunnel syndrome from a Seattle chiropractor helps. It includes deep friction massage and spinal manipulation to provide immediate pain relief.

Other treatment options include:

Non-surgical Treatment

  • Bracing or splinting of wrists, nerve gliding exercises
  • NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, steroid injections

Surgical/Medical  Treatment

  • Cortisone injections
  • Open carpal tunnel release and endoscopic carpal tunnel surgeries

Endoscopic Release Technique

An article in Harvard Health Publishing states, “Ignoring symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome can lead to nerve damage.” The tingling and numbness in the fingers because of the pinched nerve get worse with time. It may last for extended periods and even wake you up at night.

Surgery may be the best option for extreme carpal tunnel syndrome cases. Surgical treatment of carpal tunnel involves relieving the pressure by cutting the ligament that squeezes the median nerve. Surgeons use an endoscope to conduct endoscopic carpal tunnel release. Endoscopes let them see inside the carpal tunnel and guide a tool to cut the ligaments squeezing the median nerve.

Endoscopic surgery is better than open surgery and is minimally invasive. It causes lesser pain after surgery and promotes faster recovery.

Ballard Seattle Chiropractic Center is a top chiropractor in Seattle that can help deal with carpal tunnel syndrome. We test your spinal mobility and take x-rays to diagnose your condition’s root cause and effectively treat carpal tunnel.

Contact us to book an appointment if you have carpal tunnel syndrome.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Are Seattle Chiropractors good for carpal tunnel?

Seattle, WA chiropractors are well-known carpal tunnel specialists. They have seen thousands of patients with different medical histories. Chiropractors for carpal tunnel provide immediate pain relief and maximum recovery from painful symptoms.

Is carpal tunnel considered nerve damage?

No, carpal syndrome doesn’t mean nerve damage. It results from the squeezing or compression of the median nerve. However, ignoring carpal tunnel syndrome and delaying chiropractic treatment may lead to irreversible nerve damag

Can you fix carpal tunnel without surgery?

Yes, you can fix carpal tunnel through natural and non-surgical procedures during its early phase. Deep friction massage and nerve gliding exercises help in reducing pain. However, if the condition becomes chronic and complicated, you will have to undergo surgical treatment procedures. So, you shouldn’t leave your carpal syndrome untreated even if the symptoms disappear in the beginning.

What can be mistaken for carpal tunnel?

Carpal tunnel shares many common symptoms with certain other diseases affecting the joints. It is often misdiagnosed as rheumatoid arthritis, wrist tendonitis, and thoracic outlet syndrome. Therefore, it is essential to consult an experienced chiropractor and have a proper diagnosis to avoid further complexities.

How do I know if it’s carpal tunnel or arthritis?

Although carpal tunnel and arthritis share many symptoms, they develop due to entirely different reasons. In arthritis, inflammation of the wrist joint results in excruciating pain. In contrast, carpal syndrome occurs due to the median nerve’s compression and produces tingling sensations in the fingers.

What are the warning signs of carpal tunnel syndrome?

Some of the most common warning signs of carpal syndrome are numbness and clumsiness in the hand. Your grip weakens, and you may have difficulty holding things. You may also be unable to button or unbutton your shirt. Shock-like waves may creep through your forearm towards your shoulder.

Does Medical Insurance Cover Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Almost all basic insurance schemes cover the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. However, you may not receive total compensation if you require surgery. For further clarification, you can contact your carpal tunnel specialist who will let you know whether your insurance plan covers chiropractic care for a carpal tunnel condition or not.

How long does carpal tunnel usually last?

Symptoms of carpal tunnel usually last for a couple of months if you start the treatment at the onset of the condition. If left untreated, severe pinching of the median nerve can lead to weakness of the hand muscles. In this case, symptoms may last for six months or longer.

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