Carpal Tunnel

Carpal tunnel syndrome, which typically causes hand or wrist pain, affects up to 5% of the population. At Revitalize Regenerative Orthopedics LLC, serving the Denver metropolitan area, expert osteopathic sports medicine physician Kevin O’Donnell, DO, and the rest of the team offer highly effective, holistic treatments that accelerate healing and ease discomfort caused by carpal tunnel syndrome. Schedule an evaluation by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today. 

What is carpal tunnel syndrome?

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition stemming from pressure placed on the median nerve in the part of your wrist called the carpal tunnel, a narrowed passageway surrounded by ligaments and bones. This condition might appear because of repetitive hand motions and become disabling. The experts at Revitalize Regenerative Orthopedics LLC offer highly effective solutions.

Which symptoms does carpal tunnel syndrome cause?

Carpal tunnel syndrome can lead to:

• Numbness
• Tingling
• Weakness
• Electric shock-like feeling in your fingers
• Pain traveling from your wrist to your arm
• Difficulty grasping objects
• Stabbing pain
• Continuous aching

These symptoms may worsen when trying to hold onto something. Treatment at Revitalize Regenerative Orthopedics LLC can ease your pain and restore normal hand and wrist function.

What are the risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome?

While anyone can develop carpal tunnel syndrome, its risk factors include:

• Playing tennis
• Golfing
• Cycling
• Arthritis
• Sprains
• Repetitive motions
• Wrist fractures
• Ganglion cysts
• Using power tools
• Being female
• Age (being over 40)
• Family history of carpal tunnel syndrome

Pregnancy, obesity, chronic diseases, and other medical conditions can also boost the risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome.

How is carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosed?

Diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome at Revitalize Regenerative Orthopedics LLC requires a review of your symptoms and medical history, exam of your hand and wrist, nerve testing, and often X-rays, an ultrasound, an MRI, or other imaging procedures. Your specialist tailors a treatment plan that provides the most pain relief. It may consist of multiple treatments.

Which carpal tunnel syndrome treatments are available?

Your Revitalize Regenerative Orthopedics LLC provider may suggest one or more of the following treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome:

• Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE)
• Heating pads
• Splinting 
• Physical therapy 
• Radial shockwave (EPAT)
• Focused shockwave therapy
• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy 
• Prolotherapy
• Bone and fat stem cell therapy
• Corticosteroid injections
• Medications 

To avoid future problems, take breaks from repetitive motions. Stretch your hands and wrists before intense exercise, and wear protective equipment if you have a physically demanding job. Use good posture or proper techniques when typing on a keyboard, playing sports requiring the use of your hands or wrists, and working with tools.

Call the Revitalize Regenerative Orthopedics LLC office at any time with questions throughout treatment and follow up with your provider to ensure long-lasting relief.

Schedule an evaluation at Revitalize Regenerative Orthopedics LLC by phone or request an appointment online today to eliminate pain caused by carpal tunnel syndrome.