Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome can be caused by many factors. It can be caused by an injury, such as a fall, in which the carpal bones are shattered. Or it can be caused by overuse of the forearm muscles. Overuse of the forearm muscles can be due to repetitive stress injuries. Examples of this is constant typing on the computer, playing the guitar or working with hand tools. The following is a discription of wrist pain due to repetitive stress injuries.

As you can see in this image, the tendons of the forearm muscles enter the hand to allow flexion of the wrist. The median nerve lies just above these tendons. As the muscles of the forearm are overused, they become sore and tend to swell. The swelling causes the median nerve to be compressed onto the transverse ligament, thereby causing pain and discomfort. A doctor may recommend injections to reduce the swelling or he/she may prescribe muscle relaxers to assist with the pain.

In a scenario where surgery is recommended, the transverse ligament is cut to allow for the expansion of the tendons so there is no nerve impingement.

However, consider for a moment a manner in which the muscle can relax to the point that the median nerve will no longer be compressed into the transverse ligament. There would be no impingement, therefore, no pain.

Many people are experiencing this type of relief in the Philadelphia area. We specialize in relieving pain from carpal tunnel syndrome as well as pain associated with many other medical conditions.