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Chiropractic Care
by David G. Wascher, DC, PC
Wascher Chiropractic Center
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
(CTS) is a condition where
the median nerve that arises
in the neck and travels
through the shoulder, arm,
and into the hand becomes
compressed. Compression
of the median nerve results
in tingling, numbness,
pain and/or weakness that
affects the 2nd, 3rd and
thumb-side half of the 4th
ngers. It can wake sufferers
up in the middle of
the night, forcing them to
have to shake the hand and
ick the ngers to “wake it
up.” This can occur multiple
times a night, making
for a long next day. We’ve
discussed chiropractic management
strategies such as
manipulation/mobilization
of the neck, shoulder, elbow,
wrist and hand.
There are nutritional
recommendations that
could be implemented,
which includes 1) A good
quality multi-vitamin mineral,
2) Magnesium (often
with calcium as a combined
supplement), 3) Omega-3
fatty acids: 4) Vitamin D
and 5) Coenzyme Q10. For
CTS specically, the addition
of a B complex seems
consistently recommended.
Controlling weight will reduce
CTS risk and decrease
the risk of acquiring type
II diabetes which increases
CTS risk by itself. Perhaps
an “ideal diet” for everyone
might include eating plenty
of fruits, vegetables, lean
meats, and the elimination
of gluten (grains) - referred
to by some as the “antiin
ammatory diet,” paleo
diet.
We realize you have a
choice in who you consider
for your health care provision
and we would appreciate
the opportunity to talk
with you about this or any
of your spinal problems.
And always remember, good
health is the best kind of
health insurance.
The views expressed in this
article may not neccessarily be
those of the Williamsport/Lycoming
Chamber of Commerce.
Have a fun
and safe
summer!
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Williamsport Sun-Gazette, June 2013