Causes Anatomy of the carpal tunnel showing the median nerve passing through the tight space it shares with the finger tendons. Most cases of CTS are of unknown cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome can be associated with any condition that causes pressure on the median nerve at the wrist. Some common conditions that can lead to CTS include …
Repetitive Strain Injuries are annoying and costly. Everything from Carpal Tunnel to Foot Drop can be caused by just repeating the same motions repeatedly, causing stress on the joint in a way that it’s not meant to be used. While companies can adjust workstations and reassign tasks to reduce employee injuries, treating an injury once …
Migraines can ruin your life. They take away full days from your life, debilitating and stopping you from living your life how you want to. What if there was a way to minimize or even eliminate your Chronic Migraine Pain? Nerve surgery for your migraines couls be your answer. There are 180 different types of …
So, you’re experiencing wrist pain, and you’ve been diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. You’d like to know “Will I Need Carpal Tunnel Surgery”? and “What Does Carpal Tunnel Surgery Entail?” We’ll go through a few of the key points to give you an idea what to expect. During open carpal tunnel release surgery the transverse carpal ligament is cut, …
Migraines are a scourge that can ruin your quality of life if not treated properly. Luckily, there are treatments available if these symptoms of a St Louis Mmgraine that may need surgery sound familiar to you. Prodrome One or two days before a migraine, you may notice subtle changes that signify an oncoming migraine, including: Constipation …
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How is carpal tunnel syndrome treated? Cubital tunnel syndrome — also known as ulnar neuropathy — is caused by increased pressure on the ulnar nerve, which passes close to the skin’s surface in the area of the elbow commonly known as the “funny bone.” You’re more likely to develop cubital tunnel syndrome if you: Repeatedly …
Treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome should begin as early as possible, under a doctor’s direction. Underlying causes such as diabetes or arthritis should be treated first. Initial treatment generally involves resting the affected hand and wrist for at least 2 weeks, avoiding activities that may worsen symptoms, and immobilizing the wrist in a splint to …
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Sports related injuries do not discriminate based on age or ability. Athletes, from professionals to weekend warriors are vulnerable to chronic pain as the result of injuries. Persistent pain can stall progress with rehab/physical therapy and keep individuals from returning to their activity, in some cases disabling them from other daily activities. If you continue …
We are seeing an epidemic of patients with the same complaint – headaches that have popped up out of nowhere. The first question I ask is “how much time do you spend staring down at your phone per day?” That’s because “cell phone neck” is becoming the newest ailment that is affecting people. Its real …
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There are 180 different types of defined headaches. Many people have headaches from time to time, but if you experience them on a daily or continual basis, your headaches may fall into the category of Chronic Migraine Headache. 30 million people in the US suffer from chronic migraines in some form. Many patients have centralized headaches …
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