Did You Know? Chiropractic Can Help Your Extremities

Chiropractic is more than just the spine! As experts in the musculoskeletal system, we see and treat patients every day dealing with muscle and joint issues in their arms, hands, legs and feet. 

Common extremity issues we see in our Chiro One offices include:

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Sciatica
• Arthritis
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Bursitis
• Tendonitis
• Runner’s Knee
• Bone Spurs
• Muscle Strain
• Shin Splints
• ACL/MCL Injury
• Tennis Elbow
• Torn Rotator Cuff
• Numbing/Tingling

Age and Sex

• Older adults are at a higher risk than young adults.
• CTS is very rare in children.
• Women are three times as likely to develop CTS.
• Women experience an increased risk during pregnancy, after delivering a baby and during menopause.

Health Conditions

• Chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, increase risk
• Thyroid disorders and kidney failure also contribute

Occupations at Highest Risk

Below is a list of the occupations at risk for carpal tunnel, ranked from highest to lowest. If you know anyone in one of these professions, share this post with them.

• Laborers and freight, stock, and material, movers
• Customer service representatives
• Managers of office and administrative support workers
• Janitors, maids, and housekeeping cleaners
• Food service managers
• First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers
• Automotive service technicians and mechanics
• Executive secretaries and administrative assistants
• Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers
• Sewing machine operators
• Truck drivers
• Office clerks
• Accounting and auditing clerks
• Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
• Sheet metal workers
• Packers and packagers
• Computer software engineers
• Stock clerks and order fillers

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms

Pay attention to these signs and symptoms. If you suspect you may have CTS, visit your chiropractor as soon as possible.

• Pain, numbness or tingling occurs in the fingers, hands, muscles, thumb or wrist
• Often occurs at night
• Muscle weakness, spasms or loss of muscle
• Pins and needles, tingling or burning sensations
• May feel the urge to “shake out” your hand to relieve symptoms