Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) can be a very debilitating and painful condition that affects the nerves in the wrist, and can create pain up the elbow and into the shoulder and neck. Most people do not know that CTS is a form of peripheral neuropathy, which means pathology of a nerve. Many people with CTS have little relief and ultimately have surgery as a last resort, and unfortunately the surgery doesn’t always work. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is prevalent in those with jobs that require repetitive use of their hands, and are commonly seen in construction, manufacturing, jobs involving a keyboard and dentistry.
The good news is that technology and science continue to advance, and new information and therapies are available for carpal tunnel that have been shown to work in the latest research. A recent study shows that Low Level Laser therapy in combination with splinting was shown to improve outcomes, lessen symptom severity, alleviate pain, and increase patient satisfaction in those with CTS.1
Our office in Hickory, North Carolina now utilizes Low Level Laser therapy and cold laser therapy with many other advanced treatments for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. If you or someone you know is suffering with carpal tunnel syndrome then give us a call, we are happy to speak with you and evaluate your condition to determine if we can help. If you are not in our area, find a doctor that utilizes low level laser therapy, I have seen it work time and time again in practice, and the research supports my clinical results.
For more information please contact our office at (828) 324-0800 to schedule an evaluation.
1) Dincer U, Cakar E, Kiralp MZ, Kilac H, Dursun H. The effectiveness of conservative treatments of carpal tunnel syndrome: splinting, ultrasound, and low-level laser therapies. Photomed Laser Surg. 2009 Feb;27(1):119-25.
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