How do you know if your carpal tunnel is severe

How Do You Know if Your Carpal Tunnel Is Severe?

Carpal tunnel syndrome is the resulting condition from pressure being placed on the median nerve. Symptoms of carpal tunnel include tingling, weakness in the arm and hand, pain, and numbness. Certain health problems, repetitive hand motions, and the anatomy of your wrist can contribute to carpal tunnel. Symptoms usually start out gradually and progress. Before symptoms get worse, it’s best to visit our chiropractor in Clayton for care.

Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel

There are different symptoms associated with carpal tunnel syndrome that you may notice gradually appear and then start to get worse.

Numbness and Tingling: You can start to notice numbness or tingling in your hand or fingers. Usually, you notice this in your index finger, thumb, middle, or ring fingers. You may feel a sensation that feels like an electric shock. This sensation then travels up your wrist and your arm. You may notice this feeling when holding a phone, newspaper, or steering wheel. You may find that you are shaking out your hand to relieve the symptom and the feeling may also be constant over time.

Weakness: You may feel weakness in your hand that causes you to drop objects. This can be due to the numbness in your hand, as well as the pinching of the thumb muscles, which are also controlled by the same nerve.

As carpal tunnel gets more severe, the symptoms can occur more frequently and can persist for longer periods of time. In the beginning, many people notice that symptoms can come and go. Night time symptoms are also common. Many people will sleep with the wrist bent and symptoms can awake you from sleep.

Getting Chiropractic Care

Without treatment, carpal tunnel symptoms may worsen over time and become more severe. This is why it’s necessary to be evaluated early on. In the early stages, it can be possible to slow the progression of this condition. Splinting, bracing, and specific exercises may also be an option to keep the wrist in a straight position. Contact us at Clayton Chiropractic for an appointment. Our chiropractor can evaluate your symptoms and get you started on your drug-free wellness journey today.

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Monday
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