Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome has become a common occurrence due to a huge increase in computer use over the past few decades. It is a condition that often results from repetitive motion such as typing, hammering nails or other tasks that require constant stress on the wrists; however carpal tunnel can also be caused by other factors.
In all cases of carpal tunnel syndrome, there is a nerve being compressed, which is why pain is present and normal movement is compromised. This can occur due to swelling from chronic conditions such as arthritis. Diabetics may end up with carpal tunnel syndrome due to poor circulation in the extremities and the resulting fluid imbalances that can lead to inflammation that compresses the nerve.
The symptoms may include burning, tingling and numbness. Your hands may feel “clumsy” at times. Another unique indicator is pain in the thumb and just the first three fingers. Some patients with carpal tunnel complain of being woken up at night with pain, which is often attributed to clenching their fists while sleeping.
There are many things people with carpal tunnel syndrome can do to relieve the pain, but reaching for pain medicines is not the best option. This only masks the problem. There are also many medications that can be made such as bracing or switching to a more ergonomically designed keyboard, but it’s still important to encourage the healing process.
At the root of all pain, there is a process taking place that is the body’s normal response to any injury or degenerative condition. There are three phases to healing, during which time there are specific treatments necessary to promote faster more efficient healing to avoid chronic pain in the future.
The first phase is inflammation, which is the body’s way of attempting to protect an area that is injured. Inflammation, along with nerve entrapment can cause painful compression of the nerves and other spinal components.
As well, proper fluid movement is hampered. This means that nourishing, healing fluids are restricted and toxic fluids from the injury remain in the tissue. Addressing this inflammation is crucial to the healing process. Passive motion should be used at this point to reduce the inflammation.
The second phase is the repair phase where your body attempts to replace the damaged tissue with new collagen. Nutritional supplements such as vitamin C are essential to this process.
The third phase is the remodeling phase in which the new collagen needs to be properly aligned. This new collagen is irregular and in order for it to function properly, it needs a little help being remodeled with the "appropriate techniques and forms of therapy”.
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