The patients who visit Dr. Gena Chiropractic visit us for a number of reasons. From chiropractic care for pregnant mamas, to keeping infants, kids, families, and people of all ages feeling great – for so many ailments plaguing so many people of all ages.

For those of us who work on computers or with our hands on a regular basis, experiencing any pain or discomfort in our wrists or fingers can be quite frustrating. And very often, this pain can mean you are suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome – a syndrome in which surgery is very often recommended.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), is numbness, tingling, weakness, and other problems in your hand because of pressure on the median nerve in your wrist. The pressure typically comes from swelling of the nerve, caused by:

• Illnesses such as hypothyroidism, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetes.
• Making the same hand movements over and over, especially if the wrist is bent down (your hands lower than your wrists), or making the same wrist movements over and over.
• Pregnancy.

The pain becomes increasingly more significant as you use the hand affected, especially at night. If you’re anything like me, and spend most of your day typing away on a laptop or computer, you might end your day feeling desperate for relief of any kind.

Well, once again, it’s chiropractic care to the rescue!

It wasn’t until recently that I learned that chiropractic care for carpal tunnel syndrome would give me the relief I so desperately needed – and boy, am I glad it did!

How does it work?

Well, a professional chiropractor such as Dr. Gena of Dr. Gena Chiropractic, will help to target the source of the problem, rather than just helping you ease the pain. This is a safe, noninvasive way to find relief and release the pressure on the nerve that is causing you so much discomfort. In the case of CTS, a chiropractor will adjust the upper spine area to address the problems in the shoulder, wrist, hand, and elbow. As it has been found that misalignment of the spine does, indeed, contribute to CTS, Dr. Gena’s ultimate goal when adjusting patients suffering from CTS is to restore and maintain the body’s natural state of ideal health.

Other noninvasive treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome include:

• Wrist support – while you’re experiencing pain, it is wise to wear a support brace that protects your wrist and the nerve that is feeling the pressure.
• Ice – icing your wrist for 10 to 15 minutes at a time can help relieve the pain, especially after a long day on the computer!
• Rest – resting the area for significant periods of time will help ease the pressure on the nerve that is causing your CTS pain!

And remember, no matter what is ailing you, from carpal tunnel syndrome, to back pain, to pregnancy issues, and more, Dr. Gena Chiropractic, a family friendly chiropractor in Plantation, Florida, is here for you – just 15 minutes west of Fort Lauderdale.

Your health is in your hands, but Dr. Gena’s hands are here to help!