Carpal Tunnel

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition that causes numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand and wrist. The symptoms result from pressure on the median nerve, which runs from the forearm to the hand. The nerve becomes constricted when passing through the narrow passageway in the wrist called the carpal tunnel.

What is carpal tunnel syndrome?

The carpal tunnel is a narrow, rigid passage at the wrist, composed of bones and ligaments. The median nerve goes through this narrow passageway to control finger and hand motion. When the median nerve is compressed in the carpal tunnel, it brings pain, numbness, and other symptoms felt in the hand and wrist. Carpal tunnel syndrome can result from repetitive hand movements, an injury, or a medical condition such as diabetes or arthritis.

Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome

The early symptoms of carpal tunnel are often a burning sensation, numbness that comes and goes, or pain. These sensations can start at the thumb and fingers or be felt on the forearm. Many patients first experience symptoms during the night, when the wrist is typically at a bent angle.

As the condition progresses, the symptoms worsen and can include:

Fingers feel swollen but may look normal
Pain in hand, wrist, forearm
Hand and finger weakness, inability to grasp and hold objects
Trouble performing simple tasks such as typing or buttoning clothing
Pain or tingling moving upward from forearm to shoulder

Treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome at Arch Medical Group

Medical science continues to advance, with newer, less invasive treatments discovered. If you have carpal tunnel syndrome, you may be worried that surgery is your only option. At Arch Medical Group, our medical team offers a range of groundbreaking, non-invasive treatments that restore and regenerate. Our focus is on treating the underlying cause of the condition rather than treating just the symptoms. When the carpal tunnel is inflamed, we offer several treatments as an alternative to surgery or speed healing after surgery:

Pulse wave therapy
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF)
Red light therapy
Whole-body vibration
Trigenics
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)

Arch Medical Group: Our philosophy of care

The physician team at Arch Medical Group takes an innovative approach to medicine. They focus on treating the root cause of chronic health conditions, not masking symptoms or quickly turning to invasive surgery. Our in-depth, patient-focused approach has resulted in long-term health improvements with no side effects and exceptional outcomes achieved for over 15 years of serving at our locations in Florida.

Our doctors have more than four decades of experience successfully treating patients with chronic health conditions, including carpal tunnel. This condition can be painful, make it impossible to work, and significantly reduce your quality of life. Our goal is to help you live your best life with your condition resolved.

Helping your body heal itself

The pressure on the median nerve is often the result of inflammation in the passageway. Rather than surgically creating a larger opening for the nerve, treating the inflammation to restore a healthy condition is easier on the body, has no risks, and enhances overall health. If you struggle with the symptoms of carpal tunnel, contact Arch Medical Group to speak with us about the advanced alternative treatments that trigger natural healing.

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