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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Mar 21, 2023 | Health Articles, Uncategorized
It is one of the most common occupational health problems affecting millions of people every year with numbers continuing to rise, largely thanks to our ever-increasing repetitive use of computers. This health problem of repetitive strain is identified as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS).
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is caused by pressure on the median nerve located just above the carpal bones of the wrist that form a tunnel around the median nerve leading to the hand. It typically starts off as pain or numbness and tingling in the hands or wrists. The pain can often radiate from the hand up to the shoulder. Most often it is related to an injury caused by repetitive and forceful movements. These micro-traumas to hands and wrists on a daily basis due to awkward positioning, forceful and repetitive movements, and stressful activities result in the swelling around the tendons and pinching of the median nerve. This compression causes the painful tingling, lack of muscle strength, and control in the hand. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a risk to most workers who may work on computers, on a cash register, or an assembly line.
The usual treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can extend to heavy medication and surgery; however there are alternative methods of treatment that can alleviate the symptoms and help repair the damaging effects. If Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is detected early, then surgery can be avoided with Chiropractic treatment being the leading method of non-surgical treatment.
Chiropractic treatment may involve various methods, for instance a combination of adjustments, rest, ice, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation. Other treatments may also include:
- Nutritional supplements in the diet such as B6, a vitamin that has a long-term benefit;
- Bracing, a technique that has had extensive success, by limiting extension and flexion in the hand. The compression on the median nerve encourages recovery by easing the swelling in the tendons;
- Exercises for the wrist and hand designed to encourage recovery;
- Reassessing the ergonomics of the work place to minimize stress the best way as possible.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can become a serious health problem. Chiropractic treatment is an effective, drug-free method to ease the symptoms and pains and provide long-term relief and recovery.
Everybody is different. If you have questions about whether Chiropractic is an appropriate choice for your specific situation, please ask. We are here to help!
by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Mar 14, 2023 | Health Articles, Uncategorized
Today’s lifestyles and work habits have had detrimental effects of pain to millions of people around the world. Neck pain affects 10-15% of people and is particularly common among middle-aged men and women. In the age of research studies, Chiropractic and manual therapy has come out on top for a cost effective solution in treating...
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Mar 7, 2023 | Health Articles, Uncategorized
Fibromyalgia is a chronic syndrome which is used to describe many symptoms. These symptoms include muscle pain, fatigue, and multiple sensitive tender points. Currently, Fibromyalgia affects 3 to 6 million people within the United States, 90% of these people are women. However, it is still unknown why the number of people that suffer from Fibromyalgia are predominantly women.
It is extremely difficult to diagnose the chronic disease of Fibromyalgia and it can take many years to properly identify. Fibromyalgia has been defined as a pain lasting more than 3 months in all four sections of the body, meaning both your right and left side along with above and below the waist.
What is Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a condition that may never go away throughout your entire lifetime. However, on the plus side it doesn’t cause any damage to your joints, muscles or internal organs.
A buildup in the muscle of a protein called “ground substance” is caused by the disease process of Fibromyalgia. This protein is found throughout the whole body and helps to make all of the different structures stronger. However, when there is an excessive amount of protein formed an injured area does not heal properly and can form knots.
Treatment of Fibromyalgia is extremely difficult, however a combination of Chiropractic care, trigger point therapy and lifestyle changes can be highly effective in reducing the severity. When treating Fibromyalgia it requires a team approach and it is important that the sufferer finds the appropriate professionals that understand the condition and are happy to work together.
Chiropractic Care for Fibromyalgia
When a person suffers from Fibromyalgia, their muscles will begin to tighten and lose their flexibility. This causes the spine to decrease its own flexibility, which leads to further tightening of the muscles. This is a vicious cycle and it can get worse and worse, causing more and more pain. Chiropractic care is essential for Fibromyalgia sufferers as it allows the spine and muscles to keep as much flexibility as possible. Spinal adjustments and frequent movement of the spine can counteract the effects of Fibromyalgia. Regular treatments, around 3 to 4 per month, will help to alleviate the pain experienced. These sessions will be gentler than normal in order to compensate for the muscles’ susceptibility to injury. Ensure that the Chiropractor you visit fully understands Fibromyalgia and the effect it has on the muscles.
Trigger Point Therapy for Fibromyalgia
Small knots in muscle fibers are known as trigger points, these points can easily be mistaken as “tender points”.
- A trigger point is painful under firm pressure, whereas only very light pressure on a tender point will cause pain.
- A trigger point can be painful without any pressure exerted on it, as it relays its pain to other parts of the body.
- A trigger point is made up of knotted muscle fibers that have gone into spasm, whereas tender points are knots filled with ground substance.
The majority of Fibromyalgia sufferers will experience both trigger and tender points, and can benefit from trigger point therapy. However, a lighter treatment should be used to ensure that the muscles are not injured.
Self-Care Treatment for Fibromyalgia
Lifestyle choices are a key factor in the treatment of Fibromyalgia and those who take care of themselves better are more likely to see better outcomes than those who do not. They experience much lower levels of pain and are usually more active, both of which have a huge impact on quality of life. Try to follow this advice if you are suffering from Fibromyalgia:
- Sleep Well – Sleep is an extremely important part of recovering from Fibromyalgia and it can help to combat the pain and fatigue experienced. However, this can be very difficult when several symptoms of Fibromyalgia prevent sleep.
- Exercise – Aerobic exercise has been proven to reduce the symptoms of Fibromyalgia and can prevent the condition from limiting your physical activity. The best exercises for Fibromyalgia sufferers are low impact activities, such as walking or swimming. These activities gently ease the sore and tight muscles into action. Anything more strenuous than these can create further problems.
- Work Smart – Fibromyalgia does not directly prevent most people from working, however there does need to be changes. You may need to reduce your working hours due to fatigue and you may have to work on a more flexible schedule. Office ergonomics are also important in order to lessen the stress placed on the muscles.
- Eat Healthy – The type of foods that you eat are extremely important in the healing process and eating the wrong foods can negatively impact your system and stop it from working at its optimum level. The best choices of food for a Fibromyalgia sufferer are the fresh, raw and organically-grown foods. This means plenty of foods like brown rice, oats, soy, turkey, nuts, and berries. Choosing the wrong foods will only slow down the healing process.
There are many different treatments for Fibromyalgia and using a combination of different techniques will speed up the healing process. For more advice and help on Fibromyalgia contact our office and see how we can help you today! We look forward to hearing from you!
by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Feb 28, 2023 | Health Articles, Uncategorized
Are you sitting on the sideline for some of your favorite activities due to a shoulder injury that is making many routine activities challenging and painful? Or have you played through telling yourself it will heal or you will address later? Be warned! It could be an injury to your rotator cuff! Your shoulder injury...
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Feb 21, 2023 | Health Articles, Uncategorized
Nothing can be more contagious than to receive a huge smile from a child. The hope of their bright future emanates in their laughter, and we can think of nothing more beautiful or valuable. As we love them all from the very start, we want to ensure they are well loved, well cared for, well educated, and well adjusted.
Wait. Well adjusted?
Connecting The Truth
The truth is, most people give us a funny look when we share how important it is that children are also well adjusted. In actuality, there is not another larger group than our children that need a proper nerve supply.
Our children’s brains and bodies are developing at an incredible rate on a daily basis. Experts estimate that the average child falls close to 2000 times by the time they are three years old. The simple fact is that all it takes is one tiny shift in the spine that does not return to its normal position to block that precious nerve supply. This blockage can have detrimental effects on a child’s health, development, and wellbeing.
When Are Children Able To Receive Care?
Did you know some of the first misalignments can result in the birth process itself? Birth can cause significant trauma for a newborn, and many parents opt to have their children checked for spinal problems proactively.
Having regular spinal checkups throughout your children’s developmental and active sports years are as important. These important checkups can be helpful for improving overall well-being and avoiding some health complaints as an adult. If or when needed safe, effective, and drug-free chiropractic adjustments can be performed and are modified to suit the smaller, still developing bodies of children.
I Am Pregnant. May I Have Chiropractic Care?
Yes! Chiropractors train specifically on the care of a pregnant mother from preconception to birth.
Many pregnant women have found that chiropractic adjustments provide relief from the increased low-back pain brought on by pregnancy. Chiropractic manipulation is safe throughout your pregnancy for you and your unborn child and can be especially attractive to those who are trying to avoid medications in treating their back pain. Doctors of chiropractic can also offer nutrition, ergonomic, and exercise advice to help you enjoy a healthy pregnancy.
Chiropractic care can also help after childbirth. In the eight weeks following labor and delivery, the ligaments that loosened during pregnancy begin to tighten up again. Ideally, joint problems brought on during pregnancy from improper lifting or reaching should be treated before the ligaments return to their pre-pregnancy state to prevent muscle tension, headaches, rib discomfort, and shoulder problems.
Am I Too Old For Chiropractic Care?
As the body ages, the need for treatment that promotes better spinal function increases. Chiropractic treatment and other drug-free rehabilitation options are ideal for older people as it helps them to improve mobility, vitality, endurance, and appetite. Many patients, also report a decrease in the severity of arthritis symptoms and other ailments associated with aging.
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Feb 14, 2023 | Health Articles
If you have been experiencing pain in your legs and feet, and have tried different treatments to no avail, then this may be the solution for you. Understand The Sciatic Nerve In New Fairfield CT Your sciatic nerve is the longest and widest nerve in your body. It starts at the lower part of your...
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Fibromyalgia is a chronic syndrome which is used to describe many symptoms. These symptoms include muscle pain, fatigue, and multiple sensitive tender points. Currently, Fibromyalgia affects 3 to 6 million people within the United States, 90% of these people are women. However, it is still unknown why the number of people that suffer from Fibromyalgia are predominantly women.
