Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

If you experience numbness, tingling or weakness in your hand, consider asking your doctor to examine you for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This syndrome affects about 2% of the population.

This condition occurs when one of the major nerves to the hand, the Median nerve, is compressed as it travels through the carpal tunnel, made up of bones and ligaments in the wrist.

In most patients, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome deteriorates over time, therefore early diagnosis and treatment is important.

Women are more likely to develop Carpal Tunnel Syndrome than men.

Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

The Median nerve is very sensitive to pressure, and it might not be possible to find the precise cause of this condition. Some factors that may increase your risk of developing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome are:

Any form of arthritis in the wrist
Hormonal changes e.g. during pregnancy
Diabetes
A wrist fracture
Genetics
Obesity
Work that places heavy stress on the wrist
Using vibrating tools
Hypothyroidism
Occasionally medication can also cause this syndrome

Symptoms usually begin slowly and can occur at any time. Early symptoms may include:

Numbness at night
Pain and a burning sensation that radiates up the arm
Tingling and/or pain in the fingers especially in the thumb, index and middle fingers

Night-time symptoms are often the first reported due to sleep positions, which may exacerbate the condition and cause loss of sleep.

As Carpal Tunnel deteriorates, symptoms become more constant. These symptoms may include:

Weakness in the hand
Inability to perform tasks that require fine motor movements; for instance, struggling to do up buttons
Dropping objects

In the most severe condition, the muscles at the base of the thumb visibly shrink in size.

Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome depends on how severe the pain and symptoms are, and the degree of weakness. Non-surgical options include:

Avoiding movements that over-extend your wrist
Wrist splints that hold the hand in a neutral position, especially at night
Mild pain medication and anti-inflammatory medication
Treatment of any underlying conditions such as diabetes or arthritis
Steroid injections into the Carpal Tunnel to reduce inflammation
Surgery may be necessary if severe damage to the Median nerve has occurred.
Surgery involves cutting the band of tissue in the wrist that crosses the Median nerve to reduce the pressure
Low level laser treatment may be used to treat Carpal Tunnel syndrome. The B-Cure Laser device has been proven to provide high efficacy in treating such medical conditions.

Treatment with B-Cure Laser

Treatment with B-Cure Laser may assist with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome by treating the pain caused by the pressure on the nerve, by releasing an increased number of endorphins. Secondly, it may treat the swelling that creates pressure on the nerve, by enhancing the body’s natural processes.

B-Cure Laser provides breakthrough laser therapy, offering the power of some professional lasers as used in clinics, in a lightweight portable device that may be used from the comfort of home.

The treatment is safe, effective and may provide lasting pain relief

B-Cure Laser’s restorative power is provided by advanced laser technology.

B-Cure Laser should be placed in contact with the skin allowing the photon energy to penetrate the tissues. This stimulates the body to produce adenosine triphosphate otherwise known as ATP, which carries energy within the cells. The ATP interacts with various biomolecules inside the cells promoting normal cell function and enhancing the body’s natural processes.

Patients recover from muscular, skeletal, and nerve injuries as cells regenerate faster and function better.

Research has proved that using the B-Cure Laser for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, provides cells with more energy to perform their functions.

What are the therapeutic effects of Low Level Laser Phototherapy (LLLT)?

Increased production of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)
Increased cellular metabolism
Increased collagen production
Increased enzyme production
Increased protein synthesis
Improved blood circulation
Improved lymphatic flow and drainage
Reduced inflammation

All this serves to boost the body’s natural healing power, targeting the root causes of pain and providing rapid relief.

B-Cure Laser is unique due to it’s beam that covers a surface of 4.5 cm, making it possible to treat a wide range of painful conditions easily, effectively and quickly.

The product is perfect for home use and is a clinically proven safe, effective therapy. The treatment has no known side effects and is a non-invasive method for treating many types of orthopaedic conditions.

B-Cure Laser is safe for all ages, and does not require protective eyewear during use.

What Are the Benefits of B-Cure Laser?

May reduce chronic pain
Non-invasive and non-surgical treatment
Suitable for all ages
No known side effects
Clinically proven by many studies
Easy and safe for home use

Treatment Protocol

Apply the device for a duration of 8 minutes on each treatment point on the wrist. Place the device along the inner wrist fold, along the wrist perpendicular to the inner wrist fold, along the pad of the thumb, on the wrist joint under the thumb and on the wrist joint under the little finger.

To make treatment more convenient, use the adjustable stand. Stabilise the device and the stand and treat the area without moving, so that the laser beam penetrates deep into the tissues.

For optimal results, repeat the treatment at least twice a day.