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Pins and Needles
There are numerous places in the body your nerves can become restricted before reaching the wrist/hand/fingers or ankle/foot/toes. One common misunderstanding of Chiropractic care is assuming it is all about the spine.
Relief Is Closer Than It Seems
Chiropractic care focuses on the nervous system, with the spine at its core. By carefully examining your symptoms and conducting a thorough assessment, a chiropractor can identify where a blockage in the nervous system may be occurring. This could be within the spine itself, or along connected areas such as the ribs, upper arm, elbow, wrist, hip, leg, knee, or ankle.
One common cause of pins and needles in the arms is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. This condition often arises in the shoulder girdle, where reduced space can place pressure on a major nerve (the brachialis). When this happens, tingling or discomfort in the arms and hands may occur, highlighting the importance of proper diagnosis and treatment to restore normal nerve function.
Cause of your Pins and Needles Pain
One common cause of tingling in the hands is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. This condition often develops in the shoulder area, where reduced space can place pressure on a large nerve. As a result, patients may experience pins and needles in both hands.
Another frequent issue is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, perhaps the most well-known nerve impingement in the arm. In this condition, the median nerve in the wrist becomes compressed because there is not enough space beneath a ligament that runs across the wrist. This can lead to tingling or pain in the thumb, index, and middle fingers, and in some cases, even a loss of strength in the hand.
Accurate diagnosis is essential, as these problems require careful and thorough examination. While surgery is sometimes necessary, it is often performed too quickly, with the wrong diagnosis, and can lead to poor outcomes.
If you are experiencing tingling sensations, a chiropractor can examine the entire length of the affected limb to determine the exact cause of your symptoms. By restoring proper nerve flow, chiropractic care can help relieve discomfort and improve function.
Clinical References
Our approach is grounded in the latest scientific evidence and clinical expertise, ensuring that every recommendation is backed by reputable research and trusted sources
- Calliet, R., M.D., Hand Pain and Impairment 3rd edition, F. A. Davis Company 1983.
- Calliet, R., M.D., Pain Mechanisms and Management, F. A. Davis Company 1983.
- Kendall, F., McCreary, E., Muscle Testing and Function, 3rd edition, Williams and Wilkins, 1983.
- Kirk, R., D.C., Lawrence, D., D.C. Valvo, N., D.C., States’ Manual of Spinal Pelvic and Extravertebral Technic, 3rd edition, National College of Chiropractic, 1991.
- Norkin, C., P.T., Levrangie, P., P.T., Joint Structure and Function: A Comprehensive Analysis 2nd edition, F. A. Davis Company, 1992
Relief Begins with the Right Support
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