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The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway of carpal bones and ligaments on the palm side of the wrist. The tunnel protects a main nerve on the hand and the nine tendons that bend the fingers. When the tendons swell, they press on the nerve. That’s when symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome occur.

                Symptoms include tingling and numbness in the hand and fingers, including lack of sensation in the little finger. Pain may radiate up the arm and shoulder. A constant loss of feeling in some fingers means the condition is advanced and medical treatment is necessary.

                Causes include bone spurs, a narrow carpal tunnel and swelling of tendons in the carpal tunnel. Swollen tendons may be caused by arthritis, diabetes, menopause, thyroid disorders, fluid retention during pregnancy, and repetitive flexion and extension of hand and wrist tendons.

Chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture, ultra-sound therapy can help alleviate symptoms of at least 85% of cases usually within 1-5 weeks. For more information regarding carpal tunnel syndrome and help getting relief call to 1-651-388-8294 or visit our website at www.redwingchiropractic.com

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