When do you need to see a Chiropractor
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Niccolo Machiavelli
By Niccolo Machiavelli
Published on March 9th, 2009
Very often people do not consider chiropractic treatment for hand and
wrist pain. Chiropractors can treat not just low back and neck pain,
but also the spine and most other joints of the body including the hand
and wrist.
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What are the some of the more common hand and wrist pain cases that a typical chiropractor would treat? For one, overuse or repetitive strain syndromes that can result in hand/wrist or elbow pain. The typical scenarios can be sports injuries, falling and catching oneself with the hand extended, weight lifting or lifting heavy items. Even repetitive activities such as knitting, crocheting, computer usage can add to repetitive strain. Massage therapists also are at risk with the heavy usage of their hands, forearms and elbows.
Pain along the thumb is another typical pain syndrome seen by chiropractors. This is usually an inflammation of the tendon that goes to the thumb. Usually of a chronic nature, this makes writing, picking up objects, performing fine motor activities with the thumb difficult. The joint where the thumb attaches to the hand is the most commonly degenerative joint in the hand. Since we use our thumbs a lot, over time the wear and tear stress upon that joint makes it vulnerable to degenerative or arthritic changes.
Finger pain shows up now and then. Typically, the finger doesn't bend all the way. The pain is usually not disabling but annoying.
A typical treatment protocol for hand and wrist pain is chiropractic adjustments. The activator (a hand held device) is used to pinpoint the joint accurately and the "speeder board" to help jog loose the stuck joint. Soft tissue work is also helpful to reduce inflammation, break up adhesions, reduce muscle spasm, increase vascularity to the tissues and most importantly reduce pain. Typically, the elbow, shoulder and neck are the parts affected by pain.
What are the some of the more common hand and wrist pain cases that a typical chiropractor would treat? For one, overuse or repetitive strain syndromes that can result in hand/wrist or elbow pain. The typical scenarios can be sports injuries, falling and catching oneself with the hand extended, weight lifting or lifting heavy items. Even repetitive activities such as knitting, crocheting, computer usage can add to repetitive strain. Massage therapists also are at risk with the heavy usage of their hands, forearms and elbows.
Pain along the thumb is another typical pain syndrome seen by chiropractors. This is usually an inflammation of the tendon that goes to the thumb. Usually of a chronic nature, this makes writing, picking up objects, performing fine motor activities with the thumb difficult. The joint where the thumb attaches to the hand is the most commonly degenerative joint in the hand. Since we use our thumbs a lot, over time the wear and tear stress upon that joint makes it vulnerable to degenerative or arthritic changes.
Finger pain shows up now and then. Typically, the finger doesn't bend all the way. The pain is usually not disabling but annoying.
A typical treatment protocol for hand and wrist pain is chiropractic adjustments. The activator (a hand held device) is used to pinpoint the joint accurately and the "speeder board" to help jog loose the stuck joint. Soft tissue work is also helpful to reduce inflammation, break up adhesions, reduce muscle spasm, increase vascularity to the tissues and most importantly reduce pain. Typically, the elbow, shoulder and neck are the parts affected by pain.