The Treatment of the Median Nerve for the Elimination of the Symptoms Associated With the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Guy Hains Chiropractor60 enrolled

Overview

In carpal tunnel syndrome,trigger points are often found in the biceps muscle,in the aponeurosis of the biceps and in the pronator teres muscle. We hypothesise that by eliminating these trigger points,using ischemic compressions, may diminish the symptoms.

Using one thumb on the other,the pressure is applied 10 seconds on each TrPs.The treatment is done on each visit for a total of 15(without Charge).

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Compression Neuropathy, Carpal Tunnel

Interventions

Ischemic Compression (thumb Pressure)PROCEDURE

Pressure, one thumb on the other, applied on the trigger points

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 20 YearsMax age: 60 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Between 20 and 60 years old, * Numbness in the hand affecting the thumb, the index finger, the middle finger and half the ring finger, * To have suffered from discomfort on a daily basis for at least three months and to agree to a course of 15 chiropractic treatments at no cost. Exclusion Criteria: * History of upper limb or neck surgery, * Pregnancy and systemic pathologies possibly related to CTS, such as hypothyroidism, diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis.

Locations (1)

Guy Hains 2930 Côte RIchelieu

Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Levine DW Questionnaire (J.Bone Joint Surg Am 1993;75:1585-92)on carpal tunnel syndrome

Time frame: after 15treatments,30 days after,6 months later

Secondary Outcomes

A numerical scale,filled by the patient,where they give their perceived improvement from 0% to 100%.

Time frame: After 15 treatments, 30 days later and 6 months later.

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.