by Dr. James J. Dalfino | Jul 1, 2021 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Have you ever felt numbness or tingling pain on a specific area on your wrists or hand? If the pain or numbness sticks and causes swelling including inflammation, it can be Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Studies say that the main reason behind this syndrome is excessive...
by Dr. James J. Dalfino | Oct 19, 2020 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common “peripheral neuropathy” (pinched nerves in the arms or legs) and is known to be caused by prolonged repetitive, forceful grip-related tasks involving the hands. The condition occurs when pressure is placed on the median...
by Dr. James J. Dalfino | Aug 17, 2020 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Most people have heard about carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) as it’s the most common of the peripheral neuropathies or pinched nerves in the extremities, but few have heard of pronator teres syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve is pinched or...
by Dr. James J. Dalfino | Aug 3, 2020 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Of all the potential contributing factors for carpal tunnel syndrome—diabetes, thyroid dysfunction, inflammatory arthritis, pregnancy, birth control usage, and obesity—perhaps the most well-known is participating in jobs and activities that require fast, repetitive...
by Dr. James J. Dalfino | Jun 15, 2020 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common peripheral neuropathy that affects roughly 4-5% of the general population and about 10% of working adults. The chiropractic treatment approach for the CTS patient typically involves many of the same therapies as those...
by Dr. James J. Dalfino | May 5, 2020 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition caused by compression of the median nerve as it passes through the wrist that’s characterized by pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in select parts of the hand. The result of a 2019 study suggests that CTS may be...
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