Guest guest Posted November 23, 2002 Report Share Posted November 23, 2002 I would like to give everyone an overview of the chat we had last Wednesday about carpal tunnel syndrome. From a chiropractor's view point: In most cases the real problem is not from the wrist but from poor mechanics of the neck. There is a condition called vertebral subluxation which is a misalignment of the vertebra in your spine which can cause nerve root irritation, artery impingement, muscle malfunction and stretching of ligaments,etc. All the above weakens the area and when you combine this with poor postural habits at a work station or work at home etc it sets the stage for problems which can manifest itself in the wrist. Even people who have had a positive EMG might benefit form conservative treatment. Chiropractors generally say try Chiropractic first, medicine second and surgery as a last resort. In our office, we have a specialized exam for carpal tunnel sufferers. It is designed to find out where the loss of proper mechanics is coming from. Even people who have already had the surgery would benefit from conservative preventative measures. If they do not learn proper mechanics and exercises the cause of the problem is not gone and the carpal tunnel symptoms will return. I hope people got from the chat that prevention is so very important but can be helped through conservative measures. Please email me if you have any questions Thank you Dr. Mark L.Schwartz, DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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