Carpal tunnel

DOI: 11/6/2013. Patient is a 40-year-old female consumer loan specialist I who sustained a work-related injury to her neck, shoulders, and arms due to repetitive work. Per progress report dated 01/02/16, patient complained of right upper extremity pain. Current medications are Celebrex, Gabapentin, Cymbalta, and Norco. Patient has been treated with 18 sessions of physical therapy and TENS unit use. She has been prescribed with Cymbalta for pain and depression. She has completed pain coping…

Recent advancements in medical technology now afford patients the ability to enjoy the benefits of chiropractic care without the popping and twisting commonly associated with manual treatment. Whether you suffer from neck pain, back pain, or carpal tunnel syndrome, computer-assisted adjustments can provide you with the relief you seek while maximizing comfort, range of motion and functional capacity. Below, a chiropractor from South Main Chiropractic in Lexington, NC outlines a few of the many…

Heal your Musculoskeletal Injuries in Car Accident with Chiropractic Care Car accidents can cause property damage, and injuries to the individuals. A person may have bruises, fracture, misalignment of the vertebrae, etc., in the collision. The recovery time depends on the condition of the individual. Several impairements can be healed in a short time, whereas others may take time in the complete well being. If you cannot walk, move, or lift the things after an accident, then there are high…

live a healthy life due to medical hardship. Moreover, Rosen further analyzes the physical effects of the addiction, “Sitting around at the computer or on the couch for long periods of time can lead to a loss of exercise, an increased risk of carpal tunnel syndrome, and eye or back strain” (Rosen). When a person consumes the majority of their time sitting in front the computer, the individual does not move, causing the lack of physical activity which can contribute to obesity. This can further…

In the Fall of 2017 Dr. Jean Twenge, professor of psychology at San Diego State University, published a book about today's generation that she named IGen. Her book is called IGen: Why Today’s Super-Connected Kids are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood. IGen were born between 1995-2012, so they have always have some sort of smartphone during their childhood. Smartphones have ruined that generation, with the poor mental and physical health…

Diabetes is known to be a disease in which the body fails to produce or respond to the insulin hormone and is therefore seen as impaired and results in elevated levels of glucose in the blood and urine. Diabetes is sometimes called “The Silent Killer,” but should also be known to his effects. Diabetes is the cause and the effects are to be many but especially Diabetic Neuropathy. Therefore, people should know the kinds of diabetic neuropathies, where the nerves are affected, and what their…

Although scientists have yet to identify any such "fountain of youth," many companies falsely are claiming their products are able to "reverse aging." Should companies be restricted from making claims that their products are "anti aging" when in fact, it's not true? Conclusion: It is immoral for companies to make false claims about “anti-aging” products when in fact, it’s not true. Premise 1: Companies should not be deceptive to the consumer it could cause ill effects. Justification: Your…

It can be for anyone with any physical limitations with their wrists, hands or fingers. It is used by people who have arms or hand prostheses, limited use of hands or fingers due to various disabilities including by not limited to: arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, spinal cord injury, burn, stroke, cerebral palsy, ect. It is also used by those who are visually impaired, blind, have autism or traumatic brain…

Two Reasons You May Qualify for Workers' Compensation Workers' compensation is a form of insurance that allows workers to collect money after sustaining an injury that prevents them from working for a certain amount of time. Unfortunately, many workers mistakenly believe that the injury must be something traumatic like a broken bone, but there are many different types of injuries that can happen to you that may make you eligible for workers' compensation payments and time off from work as you…

Introduction What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Well basically carpel tunnel syndrome is a disease where the patient feels a tingling sensation in their hands and arms. He might feel that his hand or arm has gone numb. This disease is mainly caused by the twisting of the nerve that goes to the wrist of the patient. This problem can be caused due to a number of reasons, including the nature of the work done by the hands, the forceful and sudden movements of the hands even sudden jerks done to the…