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Chiropractic Treatment for Carpel Tunnel Syndrome

Anyone who has been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome is familiar with the debilitating pain that includes tingling, numbness and burning in the hands and wrists. In addition to the painful symptoms, some cases may progress to the point where manual functions are severely reduced. While surgery may be recommended to treat carpal tunnel syndrome, results may not always be successful. Before committing to invasive procedures, or remedies that treat the symptoms and not the cause, consult with a licensed Action Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center chiropractor for alignments and treatments therapies that offer lasting pain relief and address mobility issues brought on by carpel tunnel syndrome.

The Causes of Carpel Tunnel Syndrome

Carpel tunnel syndrome can be a difficult condition to treat because narrowing down its direct cause often proves elusive with standard diagnostic methods. Effective chiropractic treatment involves a thorough evaluation of the nerves from the hand to the neck including the wrist, elbow, shoulder and spine in order to precisely identify the actual pain source. In some cases, an improper alignment of the spine has been found to be the cause associated with carpel tunnel syndrome and can be adjusted by a qualified Action Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center chiropractor. Tailored chiropractic adjustments will not only relieve pain, but most importantly, restore the body’s natural healing mechanisms and provide lasting relief.

Progressive Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

The pain associated with carpel tunnel syndrome most often derives from affected nerves in the thumb, index and middle fingers that result in tingling and numbness felt in the hand and wrist. Eventually the condition worsens to the point where patients experience burning or cramping sensations in the hand, forearm or wrist. The onset of carpel tunnel pain is usually sudden and acute. Patients also report dealing with hand cramps that increase in intensity over time and significantly affect the normal functioning of the palm, fingers and wrist. Muscle weakness and inflammation are associated with the advanced stages of carpel tunnel syndrome and can cause an inability to maintain a grip on objects due to increased numbness and cramping. If left untreated, carpal tunnel syndrome can eventually result in muscle atrophy that greatly impairs a person’s ability to carry out regular manual activities.

Non-Invasive Chiropractic Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Healing carpal tunnel syndrome may include traditional remedies derived from conventional medicine. A Action Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center chiropractor can precisely tailor treatments that offer significant pain reduction and noticeable improvement with range of motion in the affected areas. In addition, new research has shown that the wrist and arm pain associated with carpel tunnel syndrome is often rooted in misalignments in other parts of the body. A chiropractor is able to stimulate carpal tunnel release through a tailored treatment plan that addresses imbalances in bones, ligaments and muscles in the neck and other areas to relieve symptoms at their true source. A range of additional noninvasive therapies may also be recommended including ultrasound therapy that emits focused sound waves that penetrate body tissue to provide relief, or wrist supports in conjunction with specific exercises for carpal tunnel syndrome that alleviate pain and prevent further injury. Consult a Action Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center chiropractor for more information today.

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Dr. Norgaard’s first exposure to chiropractic was when he was a high school football player at Neuqua Valley in Naperville, Illinois. Nagging injuries led him to Action Chiropractic and Dr. Durnas. He was amazed with the results he got and knew that the treatments provided at Action Chiropractic were the best way to address his ailments.
After high school, Dr. Norgaard left Naperville and attended Central College in Pella, Iowa. While at Central, he majored in biology and played football, further piquing his interest in sports injuries and how to treat them. When he wasn’t in the classroom or on the football field, Dr. Norgaard spent his time volunteering at hospitals, and at various clinics. This is when he really developed a passion for helping people get better.
His experiences as an athlete, chiropractic patient, and volunteer shaped his decision to become a chiropractor.
After graduating from Central, Dr. Norgaard continued his education at Palmer College of Chiropractic.
While at Palmer, Dr. Norgaard took several extracurricular courses focusing on spinal diagnosis and therapy, soft tissue care, and diagnosis and treatment of the extremities. He completed a 4-month internship with Dr. Durnas at Action Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center and further developed his skills as a physician.
He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Palmer in October of 2021 and received the Academic Excellence Award.
After graduation, Dr. Norgaard joined the team at Action Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center. He currently resides in the Naperville area with his wife, Shannon, son, Parker, and dog, Alby.
“I chose to become a chiropractor because I was helped by chiropractic. I was in such discomfort it took me over 3 minutes to put on my socks. After seeing a chiropractor, and regaining the ability to tie my shoes, I realized that taking loads of NSAIDs did not address the fact that there was something causing the pain. The more I learned about it, I found that Chiropractic doesn’t just hide symptoms, like I was trying to do with pills, it fixes the origin of the problem.”
Dr. Durnas graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Biology and Bachelors of Arts degree in Chemistry. After graduation he worked in research and development for 3 years and dabbled in powerlifting and professional wrestling. That’s what lead him to chiropractic school. While at Palmer College of Chiropractic, he focused on learning how to best help the athlete. He took several extracurricular courses on how to address soft tissue injuries, how to adjust extremities, and how to better manage sports injuries. He graduated in June of 2012, where we were the Palmer Clinical Excellence Award winner and a keynote speaker at commencement.
In 2019, Dr. Durnas earned his Diplomate from the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP)®. He is only the 427th chiropractor in history to earn this designation, and only the 6th recipient in the history of Illinois. He completed over 300 hours of classroom and online courses focusing on in depth on the diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries, concussions, and emergency procedures, and had over 100 on the field hours with athletes that ranged from cross fitters, professional and high school football players, professional BMX and Motocross riders, triathletes, and runners. Dr. Durnas passed a 6-part practical exam and a 250 question Board exam and contributed a case study involving nerve damage in a professional athlete following a hit to the shoulder.