Chiropractic Health Center

developed and patented by James A. Dray, D.C.

The Problem....................

Cumulative Trauma Disorder (CTD)

is primarily caused by repetitive motion.

It has now surpassed back injury in

worker's compensation costs, lost

productivity and suffering.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

is the best known of a number of

conditions that comprise CTD'S, including

tendonitis, tennis elbow, and bursitis.

These conditions may develop as a result

of repeated microtrauma to the soft

tissues of the wrist, forearm, hand and elbow.

Causes of CTD'S

may include gross repeated movements

such as hammering and wrenching

by a carpenter or mechanic; fine

motor movements such as assembling parts,

using a computer mouse, typing, etc.;

fractures of the wrist;

even pregnancy is implicated.

Any narrowing of the diameter of the

carpal tunnel will place the tendons,

bursa, blood vessels and nerves that pass

through the tunnel under stress and

will eventually lead to symptoms.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Causes: Typing, computer mouse use,

data entry, hammering, wrenching,

twisting, or any repetitve movements

of the hand and wrist can be causes.

Any condition which may result

in swelling in the wrist, such as

bony fracture, sprain, or pregnancy

may also be a cause.

Symptoms: Early symptoms may

consist only of aching in the hand,

wrist or elbow area following heavy

activity. More advanced cases may

include nighttime aching pain, elbow

pain (tennis elbow), pain with

movement, numbness in the first four

fingers, loss of grip strength, loss

of dexterity, swelling in the forearm,

and/or wrist area and severe pain.

Treatment: Until now, treatment

has consisted of wrist splints of varying

types and styles to prevent movement

of the hand, wrist and forearm; rest

and removal of aggravating activity;

analgesics for pain control;

anti-inflammatory medications;

cortisone injections and whan all else

fails, surgery. No really effective

treatment has yet been devised.

About the Carpal Tunnel...... wrist diagram

The Carpal Tunnel is formed by the end of the long bones of the forearm, the small bones of the wrist called the carpals, and by a thick fibrous band of connective tissue called the Flexor Retinaculum, which forms the floor of the tunnel. The diameter of the tunnel is barely large enough to accommodate the tendons, bursa, blood vessels and nerves that pass through the wrist. Any narrowing of the tunnel due to trauma or swelling of any of the soft tissues will result in mechanical restriction of the structures that move through the tunnel. Movements of the hand and wrist compress the median nerve on the unyielding flexor retinaculum, causing pain, numbness, tingling, loss of grip strength, loss of dexterity and can ultimately cause damage to the nerve.

The Solution....................

The Wristreleve corrective wrist support represents a new concept in the treatment of CTD'S of the hand, wrist and forearm. Unlike existing splints, the Wristreleve support does not limit or interfere with dexterity. Unlike wrist straps, the Wristreleve support does not put pressure on the entire circumference of the wrist and thus does not put pressure on the area of the wrist where the tendons, blood vessels, nerves and bursa reside.

The Wristreleve support is an innovative design that gently compresses and torsions the bones of the wrist to relax the flexor retinaculum and create a lifting effect on the roof of the carpal tunnel to reverse carpal tunnel prolapse.
The result is reduced pressure and stress on the tendons, bursa and nerves that run through the tunnel.

The Wristreleve support is meant to be worn by anyone who has the signs of CTD or who is at risk of developing CTD. It is easy to get on and off, long lasting and supports either wrist.
Wristreleve is available at our office, or by calling 1-800-677-0355.

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