If you’ve torn your meniscus, you’re going to need rehabilitation, either following surgery or as part of a conservative approach to treatment. Rehabilitation helps you regain strength, flexibility, and range of motion.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which the nerve in the channel of your wrist gets compressed. While men and women can develop this condition, women are three times more likely to do so. Carpal tunnel syndrome usually develops slowly, and the symptoms can go unnoticed for some time. People who spend lots of time typing — which may require unnaturally bending your wrists over the keyboard — or have a profession in which they frequently use their hands are likely candidates for developing carpal tunnel syndrome.
The staff at Orthocenter, with four locations in New Jersey, can diagnose you and offer an effective treatment plan. Read on to learn the symptoms, causes, and how it can be treated.
You may be experiencing carpal tunnel syndrome if you have:
Wrist injuries and the position in which you use your wrists the most can contribute to some of these symptoms.
People with smaller wrists may be more likely to develop carpal tunnel syndrome. But no matter what size your wrists are, there are other ways to pinch the nerves in your wrists:
Repeated hand or finger movements, such as in typing, can inflame your tendons, which can result in pressed or pinched nerves.
Arthritis or diabetes that goes untreated can lead to inflammation and pinched nerves in your wrists.
A thyroid disorder or another disruption in your hormones, such as pregnancy or menopause, can increase your chances of developing carpal tunnel syndrome.
Untreated carpal tunnel syndrome can result in muscles loss or permanent nerve damage. This can render your affected wrist immobile or cause mobility issues. At the very least, carpal tunnel syndrome can make it difficult for you to participate in the physical activities you enjoy.
Depending on the severity of your symptoms, your doctor may recommend pain medication, immobilization with a splint, or corrective surgery.
If you’re concerned that you might have carpal tunnel syndrome, book an appointment with Orthocenter online or over the phone at one of our four New Jersey locations today.
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