Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Aurora, IL at Synergy Pain Relief

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Aurora, IL

If you are experiencing numbness, tingling pain, and weakness in your thumb, index and middle fingers, then you could be suffering from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. In Aurora, IL, Dr. Jennifer Wise of Synergy Pain Relief can treat your carpal tunnel problem and assist you with getting the relief that you have been looking for.

The carpal tunnel is the space above and below the bones which make up your wrist and your hand. In our hand we have a very sensitive connective tissue which protects many of our internal structures. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome occurs when the band of fibrous tissue, which supports the joints, becomes swollen and as a result the median nerve becomes irritated. Your median nerve is the nerve that runs down your arm and forearm. The median nerve is the only nerve that runs through the carpal tunnel. When the median nerve becomes swollen you then begin to feel tingling and numbness in your thumb, index finger, and your middle finger.

Although many are unable to pinpoint what the cause of their carpal tunnel is, there are many conditions that are defined as being a common cause of carpal tunnel. A few of these causes are as follows:

Obesity
Pregnancy
Hypothyroidism
Arthritis
Diabetes
Trauma

Another cause of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is repetitive work, such as typing, and many define such conditions as repetitive stress injuries. It really doesn't matter if you are suffering from Carpal Tunnel syndrome because of a health reason or because of repetitive work in Aurora, Illinois, Dr. Wise of Synergy Pain Relief can assist you get the relief that you are looking for.