Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) has become a prevalent issue for many people who spend hours typing at their computers or laptops, or work in an assembly line. Anyone with CTS knows all too well about the pain involved in the pinched nerve in the wrist, as well as the radiating pain, tingling, and numbness that spreads into the hand and up the arm. Our chiropractor, Dr. Michaux, or his associates, Dr. Fike and Dr. Warner can treat carpal tunnel syndrome and provide pain management, to restore your functionality.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Definition and Causes

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is caused by a pinched median nerve, located within the carpal tunnel on the hand's palm side near the thumb, extending from the forearm into the hand. The nerve becomes "pinched" when its surrounding muscles or tissues become irritated or inflamed, applying pressure on the nerve. The result is radiating pain, tingling, numbness, and even weakness that may result in losing the ability to grip and hold objects with the affected hand.

The most common cause of CTS is prolonged, repetitive movement, such as typing, using hand tools or vibrating equipment, or performing assembly line work. Other causes may be related to existing physiological conditions, such as a fractured wrist, inflammatory or nerve-damaging conditions, or changes in the body's fluid levels.

Strategic, experienced chiropractic adjustments to the wrist can provide pain management for CTS. Depending on the severity of the condition, you may also benefit from some form of physical therapy, to restore flexibility and range of motion.

Our chiropractor can also show you how to do stretching and strengthening exercises at home or work, to further manage pain and improve flexibility.

Misaligned vertebrae in the neck or back may contribute to CTS. In these cases, spinal manipulation effectively treats CTS symptoms.

Please call us today at 352-243-7300 if you have concerns about CTS or need to make an appointment with our chiropractor. We know pain management is important to help you function normally, so please seek chiropractic help to prevent nerve and tissue damage.

What type of pain or pinched nerve sensations have you experienced in your wrist? What kind of care have you tried so far?

If you are experiencing chronic back pain from a spinal injury, pinched nerve, herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, sciatica or poor posture, then spinal decompression may be your answer to non-surgical pain relief. Our chiropractor will use spinal decompression treatments to alleviate and eliminate your back pain.

Where Back Pain Begins

Spinal decompression therapy can successfully correct alignment in your spinal column while reducing pressure on the vertebrae and nerves to relieve pain and promote healing. Spinal injuries are generally treated with chiropractic techniques. Herniated or bulging discs and sciatica are some of the most common conditions treated with decompression therapy.

When treating a bulging disc the decompression takes the pressure off of damaged, compressed vertebrae to relieve pressure on the nerves in the spine. Once the pressure is relieved the herniated disc can shrink and slide back into place.

Degenerative disc disease is another ailment that can be treated with decompression methods. When discs in your back become smaller and weaker they tend to move closer together which causes compression on the nerves in your back. Decompression eliminates that pressure to relieve pain.

Faucet joint syndrome, a condition that causes pain due to arthritic changes in your vertebrae bone is another condition where you can get pain relief through decompression therapy. The decompression helps create more space in your vertebrae which in turn reduces back pain caused by joint faucet syndrome.

Poor posture can be corrected with spinal decompression treatments. A series of decompression treatments will realign your vertebrae and restore mobility and normal range of motion. The decompression is done on a mechanical table that is operated from a computer console. Our chiropractor will design an individualized decompression treatment plan that is made specifically to treat your symptoms and/or injuries.

Visit our chiropractic clinic today for a full consultation and get the pain relief you deserve without the use of harmful drugs or surgical procedures.

Pain in the upper and lower back can stem from a number of causes, and the goal of Michaux Family Chiropractic is to alleviate the pain by correcting those causes. Chiropractors Dr. Kurtis Michaux, Dr. Jamee Fike and Dr. Dan Warner have extensive experience using all-natural pain management and corrective techniques for a wide range of conditions and injuries that contribute to back pain.

Sources of Back Pain Vary

Injuries can be one of the most obvious causes of back pain. They can include traumatic injuries, such as whiplash, or less severe sprains and strains. Our treatments that can help with injuries include moist heat therapy and cryotherapy to alleviate pain and expedite healing.

Stress can be a major cause of back as well as neck pain. Stress increases your heart rate, elevates your blood pressure and sends stress hormones streaming through your body. Your muscles also tighten, causing back and neck pain. Treatments can help alleviate stress, and we can also provide lifestyle advice and exercise suggestions that can help reduce stress on an ongoing basis.

Subluxations are another common cause of pain in the back and neck areas. Subluxations are slight misalignments in the spine. Any misalignment or disruption in the vertebrae’s normal positioning can lead to swelling and pain. Our chiropractic adjustments can realign the spine and restore the vertebrae to their normal positioning. Our spinal adjustments have been highly effective for correcting subluxations, often with immediate pain relief after a single session.

Disc herniation is another spinal issue that can lead to pain. These occur when a disc between the vertebrae ruptures from undue pressure. Mechanical traction is one of our services, and it has been highly effective for treating herniated discs. Chiropractic traction gently elongates the spine, alleviates pressure and restores discs to their proper locations. Call or visit our Clermont clinic today to alleviate or manage your pain.

The nervous system is a complex grouping of nerve pathways that connect to each other throughout the body. The longest of those nerves, known as the sciatic nerve, runs down the back and into the hips, buttock and upper thighs. Occasionally, the sciatic nerve can become irritated, causing pain, tingling, numbness or even a burning sensation. Together, these symptoms are collectively known as sciatica.

Usually, sciatic nerve problems are caused by a bulging disc that is placing too much pressure on the nerve and its pathways. A bulging disc occurs when the vertebrae becomes compressed, causing the disc that separates them to become compressed as well. The result is usually chronic back pain, as well as occasional tingling or numbness.

If you visit a chiropractor for complications related to the sciatic nerve, you can expect to be scheduled for frequent adjustments to the lower back. By applying gentle, but firm pressure to areas of the spine that are either compressed or unnaturally aligned, less and less pressure is placed on the sciatic nerve, resulting in fewer symptoms and less back pain over time.

Once chiropractic treatments have alleviated sciatica symptoms and returned the spine to health, you may benefit from additional maintenance adjustments to keep the spine properly aligned and to prevent the onset of symptoms again in the future. At our office, the goal is to help you with pain management from sciatic nerve irritation and its symptoms without resorting to an unnecessary surgical intervention. Our hope is that you will leave every visit at our office feeling stronger and more empowered about your musculoskeletal health care.

Have you ever visited a Clermont chiropractor for pain management or relief from sciatic nerve irritation?

At Michaux Family Chiropractic, our Clermont chiropractor is committed to life-long wellness. That’s why our care is different from traditional medical care. We focus on whole body wellness, addressing both the symptoms of pain and its underlying cause. We also believe that prevention is the best cure. That’s why many of our patients continue to receive ongoing adjustments to maintain proper alignment and overall health.

For example, if you suffer from chronic back pain or neck pain following an auto accident injury, our goal is to not only provide immediate, effective relief but also enhance your overall well-being. Ongoing chiropractic care, together with lifestyle changes, has helped many of our patients lead active, pain-free lives – without the need for prescription painkillers.

Is ongoing chiropractic care right for your body and lifestyle? Here are three important ways that adjustments can help:

Regular Visits to Our Clermont Chiropractor Provide Long-Term Pain Management

#1: Reduce the risk of future injury. If you’ve been injured in the past, there’s a greater risk that you will sustain a repeat injury to the same body part. For example, runners who suffer from knee pain often continue to struggle with this pain throughout their lives. Adjustments ensure that the body is properly aligned, which reduces the risk for future injury. And while not all accidents can be avoided, patients who receive regular adjustments heal at a significantly faster rate than those who do not.

#2: Long-term pain management. Patients who suffer from conditions like sciatica and fibromyalgia face a potential lifetime of pain. Studies show that maintaining proper alignment is essential to managing these conditions, and can greatly reduce instances of muscle fatigue, soreness, back pain and neck pain.

#3: Manage stress and reduce the risk of illness. Between work and family demands, life’s daily stresses can have a serious impact on the body. The stress hormone cortisol leads to weight gain, and sends the body into a constant state of flight or fight. Overall health declines, and individuals become more susceptible to fatigue, migraines and headaches. Adjustments also help unlock the stress trapped inside muscle tissue, helping the body relax and maintain proper alignment.

Do you receive regular adjustments? Have they made a difference in your well-being?

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