Carpal Tunnel Treatment with Stem Cell TherapyMany modern desk workers think of the “olden days” when they picture workplace injuries. The term “back-breaking labor” comes to mind, bringing with it images of pickaxes and plows. However, today’s workplace and new work habits can be just as damaging to the body, even when physical labor isn’t involved.

Keyboards, computer mouses and Smartphones often lead to intense wrist pain or numbness for those who use them daily for hours on end. This doesn’t mean you must quit your job to enjoy freedom from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). Instead, start by learning more about this common disorder and how we can treat it at Spine Correction Center with Stem Cell Therapy.

What is Carpal Tunnel?

There are a lot of myths about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This disorder involves the carpal tunnel in the wrist, which is an opening that allows the median nerve to pass through and up the arm. When this tunnel shrinks due to tendon swelling in the area caused by computer use or other repetitive movements, you start feeling the signs of nerve compression. However, CTS is not a permanent condition if treated early and conservatively.

Carpal Tunnel Symptoms

A little wrist pain is to be expected from any strenuous activity, even a long bout of video games. However, our Fort Collins team starts to suspect nerve compression instead when you report symptoms such as:

  • Burning and tingling in the hand and fingers
  • Numbness that starts in the thumb or index finger
  • Sensations of swelling with no visual confirmation
  • Pins and needles
  • Sharp pains that radiate up the arm
  • Stiff fingers upon waking

Causes of Carpal Tunnel

Any activity that involves bending or twisting the wrist could trigger swelling in the carpal tunnel. Still, just a handful of causes lead to most cases of CTS:

  • Injury to the wrist due to a slip and fall
  • Playing sports that rely on wrist movement such as tennis and golf
  • Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis
  • Fluid buildup in the joints due to diabetes or pregnancy
  • Wear and tear from aging

Carpal Tunnel Risks

Allowing your Carpal Tunnel Syndrome to worsen with weeks or months of continued use could lead to a more serious set of symptoms. Progressing CTS can even cause you to lose your job if you depend on fine motor movements of the hands and fingers. Look out for serious risks, including:

  • Complete numbness of the fingers or hand, leading to minor paralysis
  • Loss of grip in the affected hand
  • Pain that interrupts your sleep
  • Weakness that makes it hard to even use the hand for basic tasks
  • Atrophy of the hand and forearm muscles

Carpal Tunnel Treatment Options

Come to Spine Correction Center in Fort Collins as soon as symptoms develop to have the best chance of reversing the damage and finding relief without medication or surgery. We can relieve the pain and numbness of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome with treatments such as:

  • Strengthening and stretching exercises designed to build wrist strength and decrease swelling
  • Nerve testing to rule out other potential wrist injuries or problems
  • Pain management options that don’t require narcotic medications
  • Cortisone shots directly into the wrist to calm the irritated nerve

Carpal Tunnel and Stem Cell Therapy Treatment Options

Some cases of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome are temporary and resolve with conservative treatment, but when traditional treatments aren’t enough, Stem Cell Therapy is another option that can keep you out of surgery and reduce pain. This simple, in-office injection procedure is the result of advancements in healthcare and science.

Stem Cell Therapy is used as an alternative to conventional CTS treatments such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) and steroid injections, and Spine Correction Center is one of the few clinics in the country to offer Amniotic Stem Cells for Stem Cell Therapy. We couple the treatment with rehabilitation (if needed) to correct the reason your joint “wore out” in the first place. Spine Correction Center is integrated with Medical Doctors, Nurse Practitioners and Chiropractic Physicians – dealing with chronic joint pain is what we do!

Restore Flexibility And Strength To Your Wrist

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome doesn’t have to be the end of your favorite activities like blogging or sewing. While the arm and hand pain may be bothersome, we can help you find ways to treat it and even prevent it! If you’re starting a new sport or activity and need tips on avoiding wrist pain, seek help at our office. A little upfront education can work wonders for your joint health!

The Initial Visit

When you arrive for your first CTS visit, a Spine Correction Center team member will spend time with you collecting your patient history. This information helps the team know how significant your carpal tunnel problem is and how best to help you. As you get started with a treatment plan for your carpal tunnel, we’ll most likely give you some at-home tips as well. We have experience treating carpal tunnel, but we also need you to participate in your care for the best results.

Feel free to read our patient reviews to see what others have said about Spine Correction Center. We’re proud to offer experienced medical care to our Northern Colorado patients and thank you for considering us to help with your Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. It does not have to be a life sentence. You don’t have to become another statistic, carpal tunnel is a fixable problem.

Call for a Free Carpal Tunnel Consultation

If you suffer from carpal tunnel, the team at Spine Correction Center is ready to help! We provide specialized treatment plans for carpal tunnel in Fort Collins and can help you understand where your symptoms are coming from and what it will take to improve. Contact us online or call (970) 658-5115 today to schedule your free consultation!