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Dan Gerhardt, DC |
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GERHARDT CHIROPRATIC FAMILY PRACTICE
Treating Others As We Would Want To Be Treated
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770-914-0184 |
Towncrest Village Shopping Center
2101 Jonesboro Road, McDonough, Georgia
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"The key to quick results with chiropractic is in finding the right chirporactor, one whose style and technique best matches the specific needs of the individual patient" |
Chiropractic Treatment
Dr. Dan checks for nerve impingement along the entire median nerve and will make the neccessary adjustments and corrections needed to release pressure on the median nerve.
Dr. Dan will adjust the cervical vertebra, the shoulder, the elbow, and the wrist.
B6-Niacinamide from Standard Process is an excellent product for carpal tunnel syndrome because it provides nutrition for the nerve, and also reduces the swelling and edema of the soft tissue that surrounds the nerve. |
What Does Dr. Dan Do?
• Dr. Dan specializes in the treatment of the nervous and musculo-skeletal systems. Classic chiropractic treatment involves manipulation of the bones and joints, primarily but not limited to the spine.
• Dr. Dan may also use massage and physio-therapy adjuncts such as ultrasound, muscle stimulation and traction and other techniques to loosen tight muscles.
• In addition, Dr. Dan may suggest exercises or educational materials on proper ergonomics to help a patient safely return to normal activities as soon as possible.
• Dr. Dan also uses other techniques and nutritional therapy to help his patients resume noraml activity when down with an injury or illness.
• Dr. Dan works closely with his patients and provides not only treatment but suggestions on life style changes so that prevention can be understood.
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Introduction
The carpal tunnel is a groove in the wrist that the median nerve passes through on it's way to innervate the thumb and forefinger. This tunnel is made up of tiny bones in the wrist, called carpal bones. These bones form the base of the carpal tunnel. A ligament called the Flexor Retinaculum, also known as the Transverse Carpal Ligament, forms the roof of the tunnel, commonly called “the bridge”. Lay the back of your right hand on a table, as you look at this graphic.
The median nerve, which starts in the neck between C-5 and C-6, travels through the shoulder region in a network of nerve bundles called the brachial plexus.The brachial plexus splits into three nerves: the ulnar nerve, the radial nerve, and the median nerve. The anatomy of the median nerve passes down the arm to the wrist, through the carpal tunnel, and into the hand. The median nerve can become entrapped anywhere along its path. For example, a pinched nerve in the neck may cause you to have pain in your hand.
Causes
Risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome include repetitive movements of the wrist in certain jobs such as assembly line work or typing. Retained fluid or soft tissue swelling can cause median nerve entrapment in pregnancy, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative arthritis, lupus, and trauma.
Other disorders that may cause similar pain are cervical subluxations, osteoarthritis, brachial plexus injuries and other peripheral nerve problems.
Symptoms
Patients may complain of pain, tingling or "pins and needles" in their fingers and hand, most significantly in the thumb, index and middle fingers. Sensory loss and a burning sensation are also commonly reported. Pain may radiate up into the arm. Often patients notice difficulty with fine motor movements. Eventually, there is wasting of the muscles in the hands and may cause weaknes of the grip. Many times symptoms are worse at night.
Diagnosis
The diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome involves and neurological history and physical examination and diagnostic electrical studies. Tapping over the wrist (Tinel's sign) or placing the hand in a flexed position (Phalen's sign) may reproduce the tingling or pain. Wasting of the hand muscles may be seen as a late sign.
Electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS) are done to confirm the diagnosis.
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GERHARDT CHIROPRATIC FAMILY PRACTICE
Treating Others As We Would Want To Be Treated
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770-914-0184 |
Our office is located in the Grand Harbor Shopping Center across from Home Depot at 2101 Jonesboro Road, McDonough |
Warning - Disclaimer:
The information in this website may not necessarily be the expressed opinion of Standard Process, Inc. and also may not be substantiated by the FDA. The information presented herein is not intended to be a substitute for appropriate medical care or prescription medications. It is not the desire or intention of this practitioner to diagnose and treat disease, but to support the underlying nutritional debts, deficits, and imbalances of dis-ease. This information is not to be used for self-diagnosis and self-treatment, but for educational purposes only. This information is provided with the understanding that the author is not liable for the misconception or misuse of information included. The author of this manual shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage or injury caused directly or indirectly by the information contained in this manuscript.
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