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A no-nonsense approach to treating and resolving Carpal Tunnel Symptoms

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A no-nonsense approach to treating and resolving Carpal Tunnel Symptoms Are you experiencing wrist pain, and numbness in the hands especially at night, mostly in the first three fingers? Do you get shoulder and neck pain as well? Did your doctor diagnose you with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) or Repetitive Strain Disorder (RSD) of the wrist and arm? If you search through Google you are likely to find articles recommending things such as splints on the wrists as a first approach to care and that it is most likely found in women and aggravated by pregnancy. Most of these articles Read More »

When Should I Consider Surgery for CTS?

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When Should I Consider Surgery for CTS? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) affects 3% of the adults in the United States and is the most common of the “entrapment neuropathies” (pinched nerves in the arms or legs). Treatment for CTS is frequently delayed because the symptoms are usually mild at first and progress gradually. Because CTS symptoms may be more advanced by the time a patient seeks treatment, he or she may think surgery is the only viable option. So, when should a patient consider surgery for CTS? CTS has many causes. Hence, managing it relies on an accurate diagnosis. The Read More »