Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome services offered in Rancho Mirage, CA

Carpal tunnel syndrome affects up to 10 million people in the United States. If you’re bothered by weakness, numbness, or tingling in your hand or wrist, see the experts at Desert Pain Specialists in Rancho Mirage, California. Experienced pain management specialists Roland Reinhart, MD, and Meaghan Berglund, PA-C, diagnose and provide highly effective treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome to achieve the relief you deserve. Schedule an evaluation by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Q & A

What is carpal tunnel syndrome?

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common pain-causing condition stemming from pressure on the median nerve running through the carpal tunnel space in your wrist. It can become uncomfortable and sometimes crippling when left untreated. See the experts at Desert Pain Specialists if you develop hand or wrist pain that is severe or ongoing.

What are the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome?

Carpal tunnel syndrome can lead to:

Hand or wrist pain
Numbness in your fingers, hands, or wrists
Tingling
Weakness
Difficulty grasping objects

The carpal tunnel is a passageway in your wrist containing ligaments, tendons, and nerves that pass through to your hand. Numerous factors can irritate or place pressure on the median nerve. Symptoms often develop slowly. Treatment at Desert Pain Specialists is highly effective at easing carpal tunnel syndrome discomfort.

What are the risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome?

Carpal tunnel syndrome affects about three in 1,000 people yearly in the United States. Risk factors include:

Repetitive motion or strain
Being over age 40
Family history of carpal tunnel syndrome
Sprains
Arthritis
Ganglion cysts
Wrist fractures
Pregnancy
Using power tools
Gout
Diabetes
Hypothyroidism
Obesity

Women are more likely than men to develop carpal tunnel syndrome. When left untreated, this condition can lead to permanent damage.

How is carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosed?

Diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome at Desert Pain Specialists requires a review of your medical history and symptoms, physical exam, blood tests, muscle or nerve tests, and imaging procedures (X-rays, MRIs, ultrasounds, etc.). Your specialist personalizes a pain management treatment that offers lasting relief.

How is carpal tunnel syndrome treated?

Treating carpal tunnel syndrome may include:

Splinting
Physical therapy
Occupational therapy
Medications
Regenerative medicine
Cortisone shots

Your pain management provider can use ultrasound imaging guidance to ensure optimal precision and accuracy during pain-relieving injections. They follow up to ensure a lasting outcome.

You may be a candidate for multiple carpal tunnel syndrome treatments. It’s also helpful to stretch and strengthen the affected area and avoid overuse/repetitive strain.

Schedule a carpal tunnel syndrome evaluation at Desert Pain Specialists by calling the office or booking a visit online today.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome