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All You Want To Know About Carpal Tunnel

21/1/2017

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What is Carpal Tunnel?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is an ailment of the forearm, wrist and hand, and it causes numbness, pain, tingling or weakness in these regions. Most noticeably the thumb, index and middle fingers are usually affected, since the main nerve (median nerve) that runs through the carpal tunnel is connected to these fingers and the thumb. Most people feel the effects of carpal tunnel syndrome most when they clench their hand into a fist, or are holding onto objects. Women are often affected by carpal tunnel during pregnancy. Later, after pregnancy carpal tunnel can be a problem after holding children for long periods.
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What causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

The carpal tunnel is the name for a structure in your wrist, a narrow passageway made of bone and ligaments that protects the nerve and tendons that run to your hand and fingers. When the nerve running through the carpal tunnel is pinched or compressed, one begins to experience the pain, tingling or weakness of carpal tunnel syndrome. The anatomy of the carpal tunnel can be different in different people leaving those born with a narrow carpal tunnel potentially more susceptible to this problem. The width of the carpal tunnel can also be affected through wrist fractures or arthritic conditions which can cause a narrowing of the carpal tunnel, also increasing the likelihood of experiencing this condition.

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However often I find carpal tunnel syndrome is experienced after repetitive overuse of the muscles of the forearms and wrists. A type of repetitive strain injury (RSI) of the muscles and tendons in this area. Relaxing and softening the soft tissues in the area usually brings considerable relief.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can be common in women who are pregnant or going through menopause because they tend to have fluid retention that can cause a narrowing of the carpal tunnel. Often the condition resolves on it's own once the pregnancy is over.

When to Seek Treatment for Carpal Tunnel?

As with any ailment it's best to begin treatment as early as possible to reduce discomfort and recovery time. Bowen Therapy treatments loosen the soft tissues that compress the nerves responsible for carpal tunnel pain, and increase blood flow to the area to facilitate healing for long lasting relief. We have been very successful in the past with relieving client's Carpal Tunnel pain with a range of different causes.
You can read some reviews from Louis's clients on the Review page here. or Book Online here for a Bowen Therapy Treatment for Carpal Tunnel in Geelong. We're open till 9pm on weekdays and Saturday.
3 Comments
Felicity Deikos
6/9/2017 05:07:32 pm

I have CTS in my left wrist and its tingling with pins and needles, it starting as well in my fight wrist, I've been to see my GP and he's orded me to get a cortisone injection, if this doesn't work, then surgery.
Are there any other ways to get rid of tingling? I do have central sensitivity of the nervous system from a car injury back in 2006 ,so I feel pain too much.
How much do u charge for a visit? I do have a disability card.

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Louis Attard
6/9/2017 07:09:22 pm

Hi Felicity,

Thanks for your enquiry. Loosening the tissues around your wrist, forearm and the carpel tunnel often helps to aleviate the tingling. Another thing I find with some of my clients is that although they feel tingling and pins and needles in their wrists, sometimes I find there is tension in the shoulder region that contributes to the symptoms.

Look, I think it's certainly worth trying some less invasive approaches before going ahead with surgery, I've had some great results with people who have been on waiting lists for surgery for Carpal Tunnel in the past.

I currently charge $70 for a treatment, and that is pretty much the best value in town for somebody experienced in Bowen Therapy. I usually ask people to come for 3 sessions, 1 per week for 3 weeks which will give you a good feel for what I can do for you. In less severe cases usually 3 sessions will sort the problem out pretty well, in more severe and long standing cases (years) it will likely take longer. Most people feel improvements after the first session.

Hope this helps :)

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