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Extremities and Chiropractic

It’s tempting to think that pain in your wrist means there's a problem in your wrist. After all, that’s where the pain is. But we take a larger view, looking for nerve interference in several possible places.

Double Crush

No, it’s not the latest football defense! The Double Crush is a common phenomenon in which nerves going to or from the wrist are being pressured in the carpal tunnel, as well as the spine, shoulder, neck or elbow. Resolving carpal tunnel problems requires looking beyond the wrist.

The Tunnel

Feel the ridges along the backside of your hand. The eight small bones that run from your knuckles to your wrist are called carpals. They form a “tunnel” held together with ligaments that form a passageway about the size of your pinky finger. The nerves and tendons that control your fingers pass through this narrow tunnel. If one or more of the bones forming this tunnel loses its proper relationship with the others, nerve pressure, inflammation and painful symptoms can result.

Can Chiropractic Help?

In carpal tunnel cases, we conduct a thorough examination of the upper spine, shoulder and elbow. If our evaluation reveals neurological compromise, chiropractic adjustments can often produce excellent results. If someone you know has a problem that plagues their wrist, have them conduct a simple test. If the findings suggest further evaluation, email our office using the link below, or give us a call: (905) 897-5005

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Dr. Victor Asks some important questions of interest to Mississauga residents - Chiropractor Mississauga Dr. Victor Asks...

If you have a fever, are you sick or healthy?
Chiropractors love asking this question because it gets to the root of the chiropractic difference. Turns out fevers, vomiting, coughing and even sneezing are all healthy responses. It means your body is working correctly. Taking medications to suppress these natural processes can actually prolong your recovery.
What's a side effect?
It may sound like a bonus; something extra, but chiropractors know it should more accurately called an "unintended effect," and "unwanted effect" or in some cases an "adverse effect." A pill can't come close to matching your body's ability to create and deliver the essential compounds it needs. That's when it's important to make sure your nervous system is working correctly—the purpose of chiropractic care!