Chiropractor for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Vaughan

Are one or both of your hands numb? Are you constantly experiencing a “pins and needles” sensation? Do you feel a burning or tingling sensation in your fingers? Trust us when we say that you’re not the only one. These are all signs that you may be experiencing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the compression of the median nerve as it passes into the hand. The median nerve is a nerve that branches from the brachial plexus around the shoulder region and comes down the upper arm and crosses over into the forearm and finally extends into the hands. It provides sensation to your thumb, index finger, long finger and part of the ring finger. It supplies the impulse to the muscle going to the thumb. 

Chiropractor for Carpal Tunnel SyndromeThe pain in your carpal tunnel is due to excess pressure in your wrist joint and on the median nerve from swelling & inflammation. The most common cause of this inflammation is due to wear & tear and repetitive flexion and extension of the wrist. There can also be an underlying medical condition that causes swelling in the wrist and sometimes obstructed blood flow. Some of the most  conditions linked with carpal tunnel syndrome are:

  • Diabetes
  • Thyroid dysfunction
  • Fluid retention from pregnancy or menopause
  • High blood pressure
  • Autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis
  • Fractures or trauma to the wrist

Carpal tunnel syndrome can be made worse if the wrist is over extended repeatedly or over an extended period of time. Repeated motion of your wrist contributes to swelling and compression of the median nerve. This may be the result of:

  • Positioning of your wrists while using your keyboard or mouse
  • Prolonged exposure to vibrations from using hand tools or power tools
  • Any repeated movement that overextend your wrist, such as playing the piano or typing

Due to the nature of carpal tunnel syndrome, certain careers, hobbies and lifestyle factors may increase the risk for developing this syndrome. The aforementioned lifestyle factors may include smoking, high salt intake, sedentary lifestyle and a high BMI.

Careers that may increase your likelihood of developing carpal tunnel syndrome include:

  • Mechanics
  • Truck drivers
  • Dental hygienists
  • Massage therapists
  • Hair stylists
  • Musicians
  • Carpenters
  • Manufacturers
  • Assembly line workers
  • Any keyboarding occupations
  • Any construction occupations

Since carpal tunnel syndrome is a progressive condition that can worsen without proper care it is important that we understand what symptoms to look for and understand what the causes are so we can recognize it when it occurs. Chiropractic care is a wonderful option to make sure your condition does not worsen and reverse the root causes of pain you are experiencing on a day to day basis.

Reasons for Carpal Tunnel & Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel

What are the symptoms of carpal tunnel?

If you are experiencing carpal tunnel, you may notice the following symptoms:

  • Numbness in your wrist, hand or fingers (especially your fingertips)
  • Pain in your wrist, hand or fingers
  • Tingling
  • Trouble using your hands to hold or control objects (like holding your phone, gripping the steering wheel, holding a pen or typing on a keyboard, for example)
  • Weakness in the muscles of the hand
  • Burning that travels up your arm
  • Swelling and inflammation

Carpal tunnel syndrome usually develops slowly. You may only be experiencing minor symptoms but they may begin to worsen over time.

What causes carpal tunnel?

Since our arms and hands are parts of the body we rely on to complete day to day activities and interact with the world, it can be incredibly frustrating to feel as though the pain we are experiencing in them is impacting our daily routine. Since anyone can develop carpal tunnel syndrome, it is important to understand some of the risk factors and causes that contribute to its development. Some of the causes can include:

  • Repetitive strain injuries
  • Arthritis
  • Sprains
  • Wrist fractures
  • Ganglion cysts

What are the risk factors?

Anyone can develop carpal tunnel syndrome, but some people are more likely to, including:

  • People who do repetitive motions with their hands and wrists for work (using a computer or swinging a hammer, for example)
  • People who use power tools that vibrate (like drills or jackhammers)
  • Pregnant people
  • Adults older than 40
  • People whose biological relatives have carpal tunnel syndrome (it can be hereditary, or passed through generations in families)

How Chiropractic Can Help With Carpal Tunnel?

As a Vaughan Chiropractor, Dr. Rogini knows the importance of treating the symptoms that you are experiencing to allow you to live a happy and healthy life. Adjustments are an incredible way to help restore proper motion to your wrists and hands and maintain spinal alignment and mitigate the effects of carpal tunnel syndrome. This can help with both mild and chronic pain related to carpal tunnel. After expressing your concerns to Dr. Rogini, she will assess your current pain levels, medical history and X-Rays to develop a treatment plan that is specifically tailored to you and your needs. At Shakti Chiro we understand that no two people have exactly the same needs and take a whole-person approach to care to guarantee that each treatment plan is specifically designed to address the root cause of your pain in conjunction with correcting any structural imbalances. We want you to experience the difference today!

Regular adjustments are recommended to properly address carpal tunnel syndrome. Dr. Rogini specializes in both manual and non-manual adjustments. It is important to make sure that you see a chiropractor when you are experiencing symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Over the years, we have noticed that patients who experience carpal tunnel syndrome tend to address their issues much later on and thus this increases the frequency and intensity of the pain. Don’t wait until it’s too late!

Come visit us and feel the difference regular chiropractic adjustments can make.

What Makes a Holistic Chiropractor Different?

Holistic chiropractors are professionals trained to relieve not just physical symptoms but also help you address any emotional stressors that may be impacting your health. This allows you to take care of both your body and mind through one practitioner. As a Holistic Family Chiropractor in Vaughan, Dr. Rogini wants to make sure she is finding and addressing the root cause of your pain, not just surface level issues. She understands how pain works and how easily it can affect your daily routine. 

The benefits of seeing a holistic chiropractor include the following:

  • Reduce the physical pain in your hands and wrists
  • Alleviate and address mental stressors that may be contributing to carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Discovering how a full body approach can address your carpal tunnel syndrome better than traditional chiropractors

By allowing Dr. Rogini to address the root cause of your pain, you are ensuring that your pain goes away and stays gone. Dr. Rogini wants to make sure that you don’t have to rely on medications or pain killers and can help your body relearn how to help heal itself.

Visit us today to see how we can help and address your carpal tunnel syndrome. You can book an appointment online or you can call our clinic at (905) 553 0397. You can also contact us by email at shaktichiro@gmail.com. We can’t wait for you to walk through our doors and experience the life changing care of chiropractic treatment! See you soon!