Tag: hand numbness

Your Workstation Could Be The Cause Of Your Pain!

Posted October 21, 2019 by Martin Schmaltz

One of the most common causes of headache, neck and back pain can be your office workstation! Sitting hunched over a computer for countless hours every day causes our bodies to stay in a tight rigid position. This prolonged posture will cause muscle fatigue which can be the first source of pain. After many weeks… Read more »

Hand Numb: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? 3 Self Tests

Posted September 3, 2013 by Martin Schmaltz

Is it Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome, or CTS, is a buzz word today among many people, especially office workers. There is an assumption that most hand pain or numbness is carpal tunnel. The fact is, not all hand pain is CTS. CTS typically causes a numbness or tingling in the thumb and first… Read more »

3 Myths of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Posted January 20, 2014 by Martin Schmaltz

Not All Hand Pain Or Numbness Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Many individuals suffer from hand pain or numbness and it is natural to associate this with a carpal tunnel syndrome or CTS. In this video, Hazelwood chiropractor, Dr. Martin Schmaltz presents three of the common myths regarding carpal tunnel syndrome. They include: 1. Not all… Read more »

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Chronic Back Pain

Hoping your back pain will go away! IT WON'T! Those who suffer back pain and do nothing, 12 months later, 75% will have pain or disability according to a study published in the British Medical Journal. Find out what you should do.

Over Use Injury: Treatment & Prevention

Some people are prone to overuse injuries. Muscular or biomechanical imbalances around certain joints predispose certain individuals to injury. Body alignment issues, such as knock-knees, bowlegs, unequal leg lengths, and flat or high arched feet will also impact overuse injuries. Many people have weakened areas physically due to old injuries, incompletely rehabilitated injuries, or other anatomic factors.