Although a true case of carpal tunnel syndrome is attributed compression of the median nerve at the wrist, irritation anywhere along the length of this nerve can lead to symptoms that mimic this syndrome. The median nerve leaves the spinal cord at the lower part of the neck, where it starts out as a series of nerve roots. Vertebral subluxations can cause irritation and/or inflammation of the nerve roots, as they pass very close to the joints and discs of the neck.

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The carpal tunnel is an opening in the wrist that allows for the passage of the nerves, tendons and blood vessels that supply the hand. The opening is formed by the carpal bones of the wrist, plus a connective tissue sheath. Carpal tunnel syndrome is attributed to swelling and inflammation of the carpal tunnel, which constricts an already limited space. The compression leads to irritation of the median nerve and tendons as they pass through the carpal tunnel. This irritation is usually associated with repetitive activities involving the small muscles of the hand, such as typing, knitting or sewing.

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Do you have numbness, tingling, weakness or muscle-wasting in your thumb and index finger? Do your fingers feel swollen, although there is no swelling present? If so, you may have carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Drs. Winchester and Sneyd are skilled at treating CTS – a painful condition involving the hand and wrist.

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