Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that affects the wrist and hand. It is characterized by pain, numbness, and tingling in the fingers, caused by compression of the median nerve, which runs through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. CTS is a common condition in Canada, affecting millions yearly. 

However, there are many myths and misconceptions surrounding the condition. This article will discuss the myths and facts of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Myth: CTS Only Affects People Who Use Computers and Other Electronic Devices

Fact: While it is true that repetitive motions associated with computer use can contribute to CTS, the condition can also be caused by various other factors. These factors include trauma to the wrist, such as a fracture or dislocation, pregnancy, rheumatoid arthritis, and thyroid disease. People who perform manual labour, such as assembly line workers, are also at risk for CTS.

Myth: CTS Only Affects Older Adults

Fact: While older adults are more likely to develop CTS, the condition can affect people of all ages. Younger adults may be more susceptible to the condition due to the increased use of computers and electronic devices.

Myth: Wearing a Wrist Brace or Splint Will Cure CTS

Fact: Wearing a wrist brace or splint can help alleviate the symptoms of CTS, but it will not cure the condition. Treatment for CTS may include physical therapy, medication, and in severe cases, surgery.

Myth: Surgery Is the Only Treatment for CTS

Fact: Surgery is often recommended for severe cases of CTS, but other treatments can be effective. These include physical therapy, medication, and wearing a wrist splint or brace. In some cases, lifestyle changes such as reducing repetitive hand motions or modifying work tasks can also be effective.

Myth: CTS Is a Minor condition That Goes Away on Its Own

Fact: While some cases of CTS may resolve independently, the condition can also become chronic if left untreated. Chronic CTS can lead to permanent nerve damage and loss of hand function.

Myth: CTS Can Be Prevented by Taking Breaks When Using an Electronic Device

Fact: While taking breaks when using a computer or electronic device can help reduce the risk of developing CTS, it is not guaranteed. Other preventative measures include maintaining good posture, using an ergonomic keyboard and mouse, and performing hand and wrist exercises.

Myth: CTS Is Not a Severe Condition

Fact: CTS can be a severe condition affecting a person’s ability to perform daily tasks and work. Left untreated, it can also lead to permanent nerve damage and loss of hand function.

Myth: Women Are More Likely to Develop CTS Than Men

Fact: While women are more likely to develop CTS, men can also develop the condition. Women are more likely to develop CTS due to factors such as pregnancy and hormonal changes, but men are more likely to develop CTS due to manual labour and trauma to the wrist.

Myth: CTS Is a Rare Condition

Fact: CTS is a common condition that affects millions of people each year. In Canada, it is estimated that 7% of the population will develop CTS at some point in their lifetime.

Myth: CTS Can Be Diagnosed with a Simple Test

Fact: While there are tests that can help diagnose CTS, such as nerve conduction studies and electromyography, a diagnosis can be complicated. A diagnosis of CTS may require a thorough medical history, physical exam, and imaging studies such as X-rays or MRI scans.

Conclusion 

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a common condition affecting millions in Canada. While many myths and misconceptions surround the condition, it is crucial to understand the facts to properly prevent, diagnose, and treat CTS. If you are experiencing symptoms of CTS, you must speak with a healthcare professional to receive an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

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Want to stay on track with your health during the Holidays Season?

The holiday season is upon us, Christmas is just around the corner and we who live in this North American culture – the holiday party, social gatherings etc. culture –  we are all staring down the face of food and drink abundance.

I just wanted to take a minute here and offer some prospective to all of you who are navigating this season with the ongoing commitment to lead a healthy lifestyle. Whether it is a commitment to choose less processed food, or to lower alcohol intake, or to include x number of serving of vegetables into you daily routine, or to avoid processed sugar, drink plenty of water and etc….

We are all facing a challenge this time of year that might be feared by many…..how do we stay on track?

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To figure out what is THE best approach for times like this for YOU is to first  find an answer to this question :

“ Are you a Moderator or are you an Abstainer”?

For some people restricting certain foods is not always fun but for some people it is actually easier to avoid all rather than to try to moderate their intake.

Can you relate to this scenario?  : “ Oh, I already had a serving of Christmas treats that I was not planning on eating so I might as well try all the goodies offered here and have fun time since I already “messed up”, and I will start again 100% tomorrow”….

That kind of approach would be considered the Abstainer – with the all or nothing attitude….It is exhausting for them to continually debate the thoughts in their head like “ Do I have it today or tomorrow?” or “How much should I have?” or  “I have been in the gym, don’t I deserve it?”

Therefore the best approach for the Abstainer is to abstain from all the deviations from their original plan. Whatever boundaries you have set for yourself in the past,  you will need to remind yourself (meditation works great) of your commitment each and every morning and plan for keeping your routine. (practically making sure you have your own foods at an arms length)

The moderator on the other hand, have a general sense of what is moderate for them or they set rules for themselves.  Like “ I will have 1 drink when I am invited out to a party, but I won’t have any drinks at home. “ They are able to have some, feel satisfied and it is easy for them not to overindulge.

Moderators will say, that having a little bit of something makes them want it less.

If you are a moderator, small treat here and there will go a long way for you.

Here are some tips for all to navigate with ease through the holidays

  1. Get sufficient amount of sleep.
  2. Keep yourself well hydrated. Having a glass of water in between drinks will slow down alcohol consumption, or between meals to keep your hunger signals at bay.
  3. Don’t skip on calories by skipping breakfast – lean source of protein and good quality fat with either veggies or piece of fruit will go a long way to stabilize your blood sugar level and prevent the need to overeat later in in the day.
  4. If you are planning to treat yourself, see what is out there that you would love to try, get a small plate out and place 1 small piece of each on the plate ahead of time. Accept this to be all that you will have for the day. This way there will be no room left for the little voice in your head to negotiate whether or not to have more…
  5. Make a commitment  every day to go outside to get fresh air,  connect with nature and at the same time to get some blood flowing through your veins through more movement.

Regardless of where on our journey we are at, let’s just look and see if we can create the warmth, the sparkle, the fabulous feeling that we are really aching for in this holiday from gratitude, from human connection, from shoving up to be fully of service to people that we are around on those days, and see if at the end of the day, when we put our head on the pillow, if we are not bursting out of every cell of our body with this eternal bliss …let’ just see…

If you feel like you would like to get a jump start and prepare ahead for the Holiday season, let me know,  I am here to help . Having a well thought out wellness plan ahead of time can sure take some of the stress associate with the Holidays off.

Yours in Health,

Pavlina

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Anatomy 101

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The spine is one of the most important parts our body. It has three main functions:

  • Protects the spinal cord
  • Gives the body structure and support
  • Allows us to move freely

The Bones and Joints

The spine is made of 33 bones called vertebra that are stacked one above each other. There are:

  • 7 cervical vertebra in the neck
  • 12 thoracic vertebra in the middle back
  • 5 lumbar vertebra in the low back.

The sacrum is a wedged shaped bone in the pelvis made of 5 fused vertebra. The tail end of the spine (literally) we have the coccyx made of 4 fused coccygeal vertebra. The vertebra are given names based on their position in the spine. L1 is the first lumbar vertebra. There are 2 bones that have special names because of their special function. The atlas (C1) holds up the head and the axis allows the head to rotate from side to side.

Bones and Joints

Here you can see 2 vertebra stacked on top of the other. 3 joints join the vertebra to each other. The large disc in the front is like a soft cushion and provides support and absorbs pressure. The disc has a poor blood supply and receives its nutrition via sucking the nutrients from the body when you move. Behind the disc there are 2 facet joints. The facet joints guide the movement of the vertebra and have a large supply of nerves that feed your brain with information about where your spine is and how it is moving. Your brain uses this information when it is deciding how your organs should function. Some amazing research by Dr. Akio Sato has been done in this field. This is why is it is so important to maintain the normal movement of your spine. Between the facet joints and the disc is a gap called the intervertebral foramen or the IVF for short. The spinal nerves exit the spinal canal through the IVF. There are a number of bumps on each vertebra. You can see the transverse and spinouts processes in the picture. The muscles and ligaments of the spine attach to these bumps.

The Ligaments

There are a number of ligaments that cross between two vertebra. The ligaments hold the bones together while still allowing the joints to move. Some of the ligaments cross the intervetebral foramen and reduce the space the spinal nerves have to exit the spinal canal. When there is joint restriction the ligaments can rub twist and squash the nerves reducing their ability to carry healthy information from the brain to the body or the body back to the brain. With age and lack of exercise the ligaments become shorter and harder, making the joints stiffer. In the long term tight and stiff ligaments pull on the bones and produce bone spurs. Exercise and adjustments to maximize the health of the ligaments will minimize the effects of osteoarthritis in the future.

The Muscles

The Muscles

here are multiple layers of muscles in the back. Some are for supporting our spine and are called postural muscles or core muscles others are for moving our spine and are called the prime movers. The muscles are arranged in different patterns to bend our spine forwards backwards, sideways and rotate to each side. Like all muscles of the body the spinal muscles require good exercise and stretching to maintain their health and the health of your spine.

The Nerves

The spinal cord is the information superhighway between your brain and your body. Without it you could not move any part of your body and your organs could not function. It is made of millions of nerves. The spinal cord is protected by the bony spinal canal formed by the vertebra that are stacked one on top of the other. It is also protected by the duramater, a tough covering around the cord. Between the duramater and the spinal cord is the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) The CSF is important for protection of the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain and the spinal cord and feeds the CNS with nutrients from the blood.

The Peripheral Nerves

The spinal nerves convey information between the central nervous system and the rest of the body. The spinal nerves exit the spinal canal through each of the intervertebral foramen between each pair of vertebra. Like the tributaries of a river the small spinal nerves form larger nerves, such as the sciatic nerve, which runs down the buttock into the leg. This is how your brain controls every single cell and organ in you body. The following chart describes which spinal nerves innervate (supply) which parts of the body. You will notice that all the body parts actually receive information from more than one spinal nerve and the nerves travel a great distance to get to the organ they are supplying. This is why the actual problem in the spinal can be a long way away from you feeling the problem.

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Then be aware of these 7 principles:

Your body is under the control of the brain and nervous system as long as you are alive.

Your brain is protected by the skull, and your spinal cord is protected by the spinal column.

Spinal bones move out of normal alignment and interrupt your normal nerve flow.

This disruption of normal nerve flow is referred to as a vertebral subluxation.

It is vital to know that subluxations can be silent; causing problems long before symptoms occur.

Chiropractors find subluxations, and by preforming a spinal adjustment, facilitate a return of normal nerve supply.

Normal nerve supply results in a greater expression of LIFE for you!

*Based on an article by Robert Crystal, DC.

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What is a Registered Massage Therapist?

A Registered Massage Therapist is an individual who is registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) in accordance with the Regulated Health Professionals Act and the Massage Therapy Act. Only members of the CMTO are permitted to use the title of Registered Massage Therapist or Massage Therapist, or the designation of RMT or MT.

A Registered Massage Therapist:

  • Is registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO)
  • Has completed competency-based education at a recognized school of massage therapy
  • Has successfully completed examinations to ensure that they have the necessary competencies to safely and effectively offer massage therapy care
  • Maintains their registration by participating in continuing education and a quality assurance program to ensure they maintain their high professional standards and quality of care
The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) is the regulatory body for Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) in Ontario. They protect the public interest by ensuring the competency and quality of care provided by Massage Therapists. All RMTs in Ontario are required to be registered with the CMTO. Individuals who are not registered with the CMTO are not permitted to practice massage therapy in Ontario or call themselves Massage Therapists in Ontario.

What is Massage Therapy?

Massage therapy is the manipulation of soft tissues of the body including muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints. Massage therapy is a clinically-oriented healthcare option that helps alleviate the discomfort associated with every day occupational stresses, muscular over-use and many chronic pain conditions.
Massage therapy should only be provided by a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT). An RMT is a primary healthcare provider in Ontario and anyone may visit an RMT of their choice.
Massage therapy can be used as a treatment for both acute and chronic conditions. RMTs work with a wide variety of patients in the treatment of illness, injury rehabilitation and disability.
The services of an RMT are not covered under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP); however, many extended health benefit plans will cover all or part of the services provided by an RMT. A referral or prescription is not required to visit an RMT, although some insurance companies may require this. Massage therapy treatments may also be reimbursed by automobile insurance companies, if the client was in a motor vehicle accident, or in the case of workplace injuries, by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB).

Benefits of Massage Therapy

Massage therapy treatments provided by a Registered Massage Therapist can offer significant benefits for a variety of conditions and for diverse patient populations. Whether you need to have a moment of relaxation, reduce muscle tension or attain relief from chronic pain, massage therapy can enhance your overall well-being. Massage therapy can help alleviate musculoskeletal disorders associated with everyday stress, muscular overuse, physical manifestation of mental distress and many persistent pain syndromes.
Massage therapy can be an important part of your health maintenance plan by:
  • Reducing or eliminating pain
  • Improving joint mobility
  • Improving lymphatic drainage
  • Reducing muscular tension
Massage therapy can treat both acute and chronic conditions. RMTs work with a wide variety of patients in the treatment of illness, injury, rehabilitation and disability.
Massage therapy can prove beneficial to many conditions, including but not limited to the following:
  • Anxiety and Depression
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma and Emphysema
  • Cancer
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Dislocations
  • Edema
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Headaches
  • Inflammatory Conditions
  • Insomnia
  • Lymphoedema
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscle Tension and Spasm
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy and Labor Support
  • Sciatica
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Injuries
  • Strains and Sprains
  • Stress and Stress-Related Conditions
  • Stroke
  • Tendinitis
  • Whiplash
Massage therapy can also be used as part of a preventative care program. This includes sports training, injury prevention, ongoing stress management and more!
Your massage therapist will require an overall picture of your current health and a detailed health history in order to design a treatment plan that’s right for you. If a massage therapist determines that your condition would be better treated by another healthcare professional, they will make the appropriate referral.

Information provided by the RMTAO website

 

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carpal syndrome

In case you’re feeling deadness, shivering, or shortcoming in your grasp, think about approaching your specialist to check you for carpal passage disorder.

It’s brought about by weight on your middle nerve, which runs the length of the arm, experiences a section in the wrist called the carpal passage, and finishes in hand. The middle controls the development and feeling of your thumb, and furthermore the development of every one of your fingers aside from your pinky.

The carpal passage is limited, thus, as a rule from swelling.

Individuals with carpal passage disorder at first feel deadness and shivering of the hand in the conveyance of the middle nerve (the thumb, list, centre, and thumb side of the ring finger).

These sensations are regularly increasingly articulated around evening time and can stir individuals from rest.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome might be a transitory condition that resolves, or it can endure and advance.

As the sickness advances, patients can build up a consuming sensation, as well as cramping and shortcoming of the hand.

Diminished hold quality can prompt incessant dropping off items from the hand. Perpetual carpal passage disorder can likewise prompt squandering (decay) of the hand muscles, especially those close to the base of the thumb in the palm.

But it can happen due to:

Repetitive movements, such as composing or any movements of the wrist that you do again and again. This is particularly valid for activities when your hands are lower than your wrist.

Conditions like hypothyroidism, stoutness, rheumatoid joint pain, and diabetes.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a relatively common condition, with some folks going on to have surgery for pain relief. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a relatively common condition, with some people going on to have operation for pain relief. The carpel is the collective name for the group of small bones (CARP) which are found at the heel of our hand.

The carpel is the collective name for the group of small bones (CARP) which are found at the heel of our hand. They rest in two rows of 4 bones. They are held together in an arch and with a thick band of fascia (connective tissue) that runs from side to side of the wrist where they form a tunnel. Contact us to get relief from your carpel tunnel syndrome pain with our advanced Chiropractic care in Bowmanville.

The tendons that make our finger and thumb curl up (Long Flexor Tendons) along with one of the nerves passing into our hand all pass through this tunnel.

Many people think carpal tunnel syndrome only occurs as a result of a sudden/ sharp twist, compression, or squeeze on the wrist area in which the median nerve runs through the carpal tunnel. Contrary to that believe, carpal tunnel syndrome can also occur as a result of forceful or repetitive use of the hand or wrist in a manner that causes the tunnel to shrink or compress.

Carpel Tunnel Syndrome can exude a variety of different symptoms that visible themselves in the hands, causing undesirable pain, tingling, numbness and even temporary or permanent loss of feeling if left untreated. Learn how to identify the symptoms so that you can search for effective treatment and recover your quality of life.

Carpel Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is one of the many repetitive stress injuries that happen in the case of computer users. In this problem, you face problems in your wrist. Carpel tunnel is a narrow passageway found in your wrist.

The reason why it is known as Carpal tunnel syndrome is the structure of area affected in this injury. Your wrist consists of the bones known as carpals that form a tunnel. Through this carpal tunnel, the median nerve passes to the hand. CTS is basically an injury in and around the wrist and forearm area that mostly occurs in dominant wrist. Rarely, it can also occur in both hands of patients.

Treatment Options

There exists a variety of modernized treatment options that sufferers can seek out for treatment of carpel tunnel syndromes and median nerve compression. A variety of outpatient rehabilitation methods exist that can provide noninvasive relief of chronic pain and associated symptoms. For more severe cases, an array of invasive and semi-invasive surgical options exist that can be discussed with your treating doctor.

doctor_examining_handCarpel Tunnel Syndrome can radiate a variety of different symptoms that manifest themselves in the hands, causing undesirable pain, tingling, numbness and even temporary or permanent loss of feeling if left untreated. Learn how to identify the symptoms so that you can pursue effective treatment and regain your quality of life.

In order to better understand and identify carpal tunnel treatment exercises, one must first understand the anatomy of the hand, wrist and fingers. A median nerve is located in the hands and passes through a rather constrictive passageway called the carpel tunnel.

This tunnel comprises of three different sides, all cornered by bone. The fourth side features a ligament called the transverse carpal ligament. Nine tendons pass through this tunnel passageway in the hands, and combined with the median nerve, they allow you to form a fist with your hand and provide movement allocations to the fingers, wrists and hands. If you are looking for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Bowmanville then you can find good treatment at spinewise.ca/carpel-tunnel-syndrome.

When repetitive strain is caused – most often by over usage of the hands, wrists and fingers – the tendons can become inflamed and can swell, thereby causing compression of the nerve and commonly resulting in chronic symptoms such as tingling in the hands, fingers or wrists, temporary loss of feeling or numbness and chronic pain.

The Carpal Tunnel is a tube inside the wrist, a tunnel surrounded by ligaments and bones. Carpal tunnel Syndrome is one of the most common problems in society today. The Carpal Tunnel can sometimes be affected by a syndrome.

This syndrome, called Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, occurs when irregular pressure is placed on the median nerve, causing decreased hand and finger function and sometimes these affected areas unable to perform even the simplest daily tasks. If you are looking for carpel tunnel syndrome doctors in Bowmanville, you can visit our clinic.

Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can grow for many years with no obvious symptoms. However, when the first symptoms do appear they include tingling or burning sensations in the fingers, pain and numbness in the hand. It is an inability to hold any objects, and a weakness of the hands. Because Carpal Tunnel Syndrome includes the median nerve, it disturbs the parts of the hand that the median nerve supplies.

Risk Factors

There are several factors involved in developing carpal tunnel syndrome. These include:

1. Obesity.
2. Smoking – It decreases blood flow to the median nerve.
3. Women who are pregnant, taking birth control pills, taking hormone replacements, or going through menopause will feel these types of symptoms.

Carpel Tunnel SyndromeMany people think carpal tunnel syndrome only happens as a result of a sudden/ sharp twist, compression, or squeeze on the wrist area in which the median nerve runs through the carpal tunnel. Carpal tunnel syndrome can also occur as a result of repetitive or forceful use of the hand or wrist in a manner that affects the tunnel to shrink or compress. There are many patients who are suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome In Bowmanville.

This cause if mostly common among folks who carry out long term office work in an environment that is not setup properly to avoid the illness.

The effects of long term office work on anyone can be enormous and carpal tunnel disorder is something that could result from that. It causes numbness and pain to the wrist and fingers. It can also result in chronic back pain which at the end of the day could cause wakeful nights.

Setup Your Work Environment

One of the most essential steps is to make sure your work situation is setup such that it supports good posture, especially if you need to be working for over 1-2 hours in one sitting.

Use Ergonomic Computer Keyboards

Sometimes, using a special ergonomic computer keyboard and mouse would help in stopping carpal tunnel syndrome amongst people who work long term on computers. They are specially designed to help maintain a good hand position while typing.

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What is carpal tunnel syndrome?

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a relatively common condition that causes a tingling sensation, numbness and sometimes pain in the hand and fingers. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a common yet painful disorder and can prevent people from carrying out simple tasks. Avoiding repetitive movements during work and leisure, taking frequent breaks, wearing wrist supports when needed and making sure your seating station at work is positioned properly can ease symptoms.

What conditions and diseases cause carpal tunnel syndrome?

It is a condition wherein your hands experience pain and numbness. There are several symptoms that can indicate if you have carpal syndrome or not. The symptoms are usually not that bad at first. Simple tingling and slight numbness are the initial characterizations. After some time, the fingers start to swell and become weak.

These are the people who do jobs related to sewing, cleaning and packing almost every day. It is also common for people who are always in front of their computers and typing. This is because the wrists are often being bent and twisted in these kinds of professions. If you want to learn more about the carpal tunnel syndrome, you can click on Carpal Tunnel Secrets bowmanville.

Chiropractic for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of such injuries for which, chiropractic treatment have proved beneficial for a significant number of patients. To avoid permanent nerve damage, one should be treated as early as possible by a chiropractic physician or other physician that performs physical medicine.

Although surgery is needed sometimes, nobody wants to go though that. Even the best surgeons will tell you to avoid surgeries at all cost.