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 CARPAL TUNNEL
SYNDROME
| WHAT IS CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME? |
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| Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a painful nerve problem that interferes with the use of your hand.
It occurs when tissue or bone puts pressure on the nerve that runs from your neck through your wrist to
your fingers. At first, you may have numbness, tingling, or burning in your hand. Shooting pain in your
wrist or forearm may follow and your grip may become weak. |
| WHAT IS THE CARPAL TUNNEL? |
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| The Carpal Tunnel is a narrow, rigid opening formed by bones and ligaments (tissue that connects
bones). The Median Nerve passes through the carpal tunnel, carrying messages between the hand and the
spinal cord. |
| WHAT CAUSES CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME |
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Wear & Tear - repetitive hand
movements, such as working on an assembly line, at a computer, or with power tools, can cause the
tendons to become inflamed and press the nerve against the carpal tunnel.
A Misaligned Joint - an injury to the
wrist or arthritis in the wrist joint can cause a bone to protrude in to the carpal tunnel. The
tunnel becomes narrower, putting pressure on the median nerve. An injury to the neck can also cause
the median nerve to swell and press against the tunnel.
Fluid Retention - can cause the tissue
in the carpal tunnel to swell and presses on the median nerve.
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| WHAT CAN YOU DO TO PREVENT WRIST PROBLEMS? |
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| To keep pressure off the nerve in your wrist, keep your wrist in a neutral (straight) position.
Avoid twisting, bending, pinching, or pressing motions. Rest your hand often. Avoid making repetitive
movements or holding objects in one position for long periods. |
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Dr. Johnston is uniquely qualified to correct your wrist problem.
With his many years of experience along with the use of specialized techniques, he can develop a
treatment plan to safely accelerate your recovery and get you back into action.
An individually tailored and supervised rehabilitation program will be developed to strengthen
and condition the underlying problem.
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