Dr Kavita's Physiotherapy Clinic in chandigarh

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Quite often we see  patients who have Carpal tunnel syndrome, apainful progressive condition  caused bycompression of a key  nerve in the wrist.It occurs when the median  nerve becomespressed or squeezedat the wrist. 

The  nerve runs across the front ofthe wrist joint into the palm of the hand supplying  the thumb, index and middle fingers. It runsbeneath a tough ligament, theflexor retinaculum, which forms the roof of thecarpal tunnel whose floor is  formed bythe front of the wrist joint. Next to the nerve runs the flexor tendons  which close the fingers. The space in thetunnel is limited,so if, for anyreason it becomes congested, pressure on thenerve interrupts transmission.

TREATMENTANDMANAGEMENT 

Treatment should begin as early as possible. Any underlying cause such asdiabetes or       arthritis should betreated first.The severe pain is often controlled by  wearing a resting splint at night which keepsthe wrist straight or slightly  cockedup. For about two weeks it is best to avoid activities that worsen the symptoms.A splint is often necessary to immobilise the wrist to prevent any furtherdamage from twisting or bending.Applying ice packs helps to reduce the swelling.

Physiotherapy in theform of  ultrasound is also effective, asare the simple specific exercises that the Physiotherapist  can teach to keep the flexibility of thehand, and very importantly to stop themuscles wasting away. The theory behindthis treatment is that the cortisone  counteractsthe inflammation and swelling in the tunnel allowing more room for thenerve.Exercises, stretching and strengthening can be helpful in people  whose symptoms have abated. 

We charge 200 Rs Per sitting.

We charge 200 Rs as physiotherapy consultation

We charge 200 Rs Per sitting.

What is back pain?

Most of us have back pain at some time in our lives.When we get it, we usually just feel like staying in bed. But staying in bedoften does more harm than good. Although it can be hard to find out why youhave back pain, there are treatments that can often help.

We've brought together the best research about back pain andweighed up the evidence about how to treat it. You can use our information totalk to your doctor and decide which treatments are best for you.

Most of us have back pain at some time in our lives. Bad backpain can make you feel miserable but it usually clears up on its own.

Here we look at lowback pain, which is the type most people get.

Backpain is common but normally not serious. Most people get better within sixweeks.

Your doctor probably won't be able to tell you exactly what iscausing your pain. In most people, the cause is never found.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can help to relieve backpain.

If your back pain lasts for more than 12 weeks, exercises tostrengthen your back can help.

Staying in bed does more harm than good.

Staying active can help you get better faster.

To understand why you get back pain, it helps to know about howyour backbone (your spine) works.

Your spine holds up the weight of your upper body.

Your spine is like a tower built from 33 small, interlockingbones. These bones are called vertebrae (each individual one is called avertebra).

Between each vertebra is a disc. These are round pads of soft,spongy tissue. Each disc has a tough outer ri