How to Reduce Carpal Tunnel Discomfort
Carpal tunnel pain can prevent you from living the life you want to. If your carpal tunnel symptoms are preventing you from working, exercising, taking part in your hobbies, or spending time with family and friends, a hand specialist can help. At John J. Giovanelli, DC, PC, our chiropractor Dr. Giovanelli has extensive education, training, and experience in neurology, sports injuries, orthopedics, extremity adjusting, and biophysics. He specializes in the treatment of conditions that affect the ankle, foot, hand, wrist, elbow, neck, back, and shoulder. Read through his tips for relieving symptoms of carpal tunnel in Peachtree City, GA and then call to schedule an appointment.
Avoid Repetitive Tasks
Repetitive tasks like typing, playing guitar or piano, knitting, baking, and using power tools can put added stress and strain on your wrist. Avoiding or taking frequent breaks from repetitive tasks can reduce your symptoms and help you remain comfortable. You should also try to avoid tasks or activities that stress or strain your wrist, wear a wrist brace, or use less force while completing these tasks.
Wear Custom Wrist Splints
Custom wrist splints provide added support for your wrists, keep them straight, and relieve the pressure on your median nerve. If you have to complete repetitive tasks, a wrist splint can relieve your symptoms or prevent them. They can also prevent your wrists from flexing in one direction or another.
Do Exercises and Stretches
Therapeutic exercises and stretches can relieve tension, inflammation, stiffness, and pain. Whenever you have five to ten minutes, do some exercises and stretches, like making a fist and slowly extending your fingers out so your hand is straight again. Repeat five to ten times to relieve pressure.
Elevate Your Wrists
Relieve pain, inflammation, and swelling by elevating your hands and wrists whenever you can. If you spend all day typing at a computer, use a wrist pad.
Visit Our Chiropractor
Dr. Giovanelli and his team can offer safe, effective, and lasting relief of carpal tunnel discomfort. We will assess your symptoms and overall health, complete a physical exam, and take diagnostic x-rays or an MRI or CT scan. We will then design a personalized therapeutic and chiropractic care plan to address your symptoms, offer relief, strengthen your wrists, and reduce your risk of future pain.
Find Relief From Hand and Wrist Pain
If you suffer from chronic or acute hand or wrist pain, Dr. Giovanelli and his team can help. We offer treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, arthritis, strains and sprains, nerve damage, stiffness, and more. Our goal is to relieve pain, improve function and range of motion, enhance your quality of life, and improve your overall health and wellness. Schedule an appointment to get started.
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