Gresham OR, 10-SEPTEMBER-2014 - Great Health Chiropractic and Dr. Jeffrey Bratten, D. C. Are pleased to announce that the pain and related symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome are alleviated, when chiropractic techniques are applied to the condition. The Gresham chiropractic doctor has been practicing in the Gresham area for years and brings his skills to those suffering from the condition.

According to Dr. Jeffrey Bratten DC, "Carpal tunnel syndrome is characterized by pain and weakness in the thumb and palm side of the fingers in the hand. The little finger is not involved. It feels like a sharp shooting pain in the fingers, palm and up the arms. The symptoms are due to a compression or irritation of the median nerve as it passes through the wrist area. The structure of the wrist has a narrow bony channel at this location which is a pathway for the nerve."

He continues, "When the nerve becomes irritated, it is usually due to a job or activity that calls for repetitive movements of the fingers or hands. Traditional protocol calls for a minor surgical procedure to cut away the band of tissue at the wrist, thus freeing up the carpal channel. The surgery is the most common in the United States. It usually is not done unless the symptoms have lasted for six months or longer, and only after other therapies have been ineffective."

Chiropractic techniques for the alleviation of carpal tunnel syndrome pain are non-invasive. They rely on such modalities as massage, stimulation of the soft tissue in the area to promote healing and improvements in posture and exercise programs. If needed, spinal or other adjustments are performed to relieve direct pressure on the nerves.

Learn more about relief techniques for carpal tunnel syndrome by going to the web pages at http://www.greathealthchiropractic.com/ today. Members of the press and individuals who have further questions about the details of this press release are invited to contact Dr. Bratten DC at the location described below.

Contact Person Name: Dr. Jeffrey Bratten, D. C.
Company Name: Great Health Chiropractic
Address: 1155 NE Hogan Drive, Gresham, OR 97030
Contact Telephone Number: (503) 667-3366
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.greathealthchiropractic.com/