Alternative Treatment For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
ABSTRACT
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which there occurs compression of the median nerve causing tingling, numbness or weakness in the affected hand. Pressure on the median nerve causes this condition. Median nerve runs to the length of the arm and passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist, which is a passage and finally ends in the hand. This nerve controls the feeling and movement of the thumb along with controlling movement of all the fingers except the little finger. This article contains all the information about carpal tunnel syndrome and its alternative treatment.
INTRODUCTION TO CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a syndrome where compression of the median nerve occurs due to pressure on it. Actually this compression occurs in the carpal tunnel which is a narrow passage around which there are ligaments and bones on the palm of the hand. Due to this compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel certain symptoms are produced like tingling, numbness and weakness in the arm and hand. The possible contributing factors of carpal tunnel syndrome can be repeated motions of the hand and anatomy of the wrist.
AYURVEDIC ASPECT OF CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
There is no single term or disease in Ayurveda with which Carpal tunnel syndrome can be directly correlated with. However, there is predominant vitiation of Vata dosha which is known to cause it. The imbalance in any of the tridosha or combination of any two or three doshas causes the disease and here the causative dosha is Vata dosha.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF THE CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
Signs and symptoms of Carpal tunnel syndrome are:
- Tingling, burning and numbness in the thumb, palm, middle finger or index finger
- Weakness in hand
- Difficulty in holding things
- People have a shock like feeling in the fingers
- Tingling in the hand and arm.
- Numbness and falling asleep of fingers at night.
- Morning numbness and tingling in the hands which run upward towards the shoulder.
- Holding a book while reading or driving a car can aggravate the symptoms.
- Decreased grip strength as the muscles in the hand starts to shrink.
- Nerve impulses are slowed.
- Feeling the fingers become less.
- Decreased coordination and strength of the fingers.
CAUSES OF CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
In most of the cases the exact cause behind the condition is not known. Certain factors that can cause it are:
- Repetitive motions of the hand where the use of the wrist is done in the same way over and over like typing. Such movements usually include the one where the wrist is above than hands while doing a work.
- Certain medical conditions like obesity, hypothyroidism, diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Pregnancy can also be a cause for certain people.
DIAGNOSIS OF CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
Your doctor will take a clinical history, asking about signs and symptoms and their history. They will also try to rule out other medical conditions which can cause similar signs and symptoms. Your doctor will also conduct a physical examination to check strength of the muscles and feelings in fingers by tapping on the nerve, bending wrist or pressing on the nerve to see if symptoms get triggered. Finally certain tests are advised to confirm the diagnosis like X-ray, ultrasound, electromyography and nerve conduction study.
TREATMENT OF CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
Treatment can be easy if initiated as early as possible after symptoms have started. Doing some simple things like applying cold packs on swollen areas, taking more frequent breaks to give rest to the hands and avoiding certain activities which aggravate the symptoms can help in making this syndrome go away. Further conventional treatment for Carpal tunnel syndrome includes medications like NSAIDs, i.e. nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, wrist splinting and surgery.
AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
The treatment in Ayurveda includes certain herbal medications which contain herbs that are naturally potent in treating the signs and symptoms of the condition. Also the main aim in Ayurveda is to restore the balance of the Vata dosha and annihilate the disease from its root cause.
HERBAL REMEDIES FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
Planet Ayurveda is a very well known herbal pharmaceutical company that indulges in the production of herbo-mineral and other natural compounds, remedies and products which treat the disease or condition from root cause and restore the health. There are several official distributors located all around the world who have become a way to pass the therapeutic remedies to suffering people. For Carpal tunnel syndrome, Planet Ayurveda offers a combination of herbal remedies which help in treating the condition naturally.
Products List
- Boswellia Curcumin
- Rumogin 5 Capsules
- Yograj Guggul
- Ashwagandha Ghan Vati
- Aamvatantak Churna
- Orthovita Oil
Products Description
1. Boswellia Curcumin
Boswellia curcumin capsules are also termed as natural pain relievers. These capsules help in increasing the strength of the muscles, helps in preventing and treating injury of muscles and ameliorate the pain. Boswellia curcumin capsules are produced using the extract of Haridra (Curcuma longa) and Shallaki (Boswellia serrata) in standardized form.
Dosage: Take 1 capsule twice daily after meals with plain water.
2. Rumogin 5 Capsules
Rumogin 5 capsules help in ameliorating the pain and inflammation, and help in preventing and treating different diseases of muscles and joints. Herbs like Maricha (Piper nigrum), Haridra (Curcuma longa), Pippali (Piper longum), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), and Shallaki (Boswellia serrata) are used in the preparation of Rumogin 5 capsules.
Dosage: Take 1 capsule twice daily after meals with plain water.
3. Ashwagandha Ghan Vati
It is the single herb tablet manufactured using extract of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) herb majorly. Ashwagandhaghan vati gives strength to the muscles and also eases their function. These tablets help in annihilating the numbness, tingling and weakness of muscles.
Dosage: Take 2 tablets twice daily after meals with plain water.
4. Yograj Guggul
It is formulated using herbs like guggul (Commiphora mukul), chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica), Pippali (Piper longum), Ela (Elettaria cardamomum), Jeeraka (Cuminum cyminum), Devdaru (Cedrus deodara), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Mustaka (Citrus rotundus), Ardraka (Zingiber officinale), etc. Yograj guggul helps in relieving the swelling, ameliorates the pain and numbness in the affected hand.
Dosage: Take 2 tablets twice daily after meals with plain water.
5. Aamvatantak Churna
This herbal formulation contains various therapeutic herbs like Haridra (Curcuma longa), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), etc. Aamvatantak churna is full of medicinal properties like anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic that relieve pain and swelling of the joints.
Dosage: Take 1 teaspoon twice daily after meals with plain water.
6. Orthovita Oil
Orthovita oil is combination of various medicinal oils like Saindhavadi taila, Shul gajendra oil, Gandhapura oil, Prasarini oil, Camphor and Turpentine oil. This oil helps in ameliorating the inflammation, and pain and also helps in treating swelling, numbness, tingling and weakness in the hand.
Direction: Take a few drops of the oil, warm it and apply locally on the affected area.
CONCLUSION
In Carpal tunnel syndrome the early treatment always has a good prognosis. People having the mentioned symptoms should consult a physician as soon as possible and start with the right choice of treatment.
