Carpel Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition where the median nerve becomes inflamed causing symptoms in the middle and surrounding fingers. Symptoms can include: pain, numbness, and muscle weakness of the hand. Carpel Tunnel Syndrome is usually attributed to repetitive flexion of the wrist. Misalignment of the bones in the wrist can change the shape of the back side of the canal that the median nerve and tendons travel through to the fingers .This misalignment can result in inflammation and swelling of these structures, causing pressure on the nerve.
The symptoms of Carpel Tunnel Syndrome can also come from compression of the median nerve in the forearm by the pronator teres muscle. This is often overlooked as a possible cause of the symptoms resulting in failed Carpel Tunnel Syndrome treatment because Pronator Teres Syndrome requires a completely different approach.
Medical treatment for Carpel Tunnel Syndrome can consist of rest, wrist support, steroid injections and eventually surgery. Dr. Williams’ approach is to correct the misalignment(s) in the wrist along with reducing the inflammation and swelling, while also supporting the healing of the nerve. Once the patient is able, Dr. Williams will instruct the patient in the proper stretching and strengthening exercises as well as accessing the patients biomechanics and ergonomics that may have caused the problem in the first place.
Call Dr. Williams today for an evaluation to determine the cause(s) of your Carpel Tunnel Syndrome. Relief may be only a phone call away.