Extremity Conditions

Various extremity conditions can affect people of all ages. They can cause pain, inflammation, and other symptoms that make performing everyday activities difficult. While there is no one cure for extremity conditions, at Elan Wellness Center in Tampa, FL, there are treatments available that can help lessen the symptoms and improve the quality of life. This blog post will discuss the different extremity conditions and how chiropractic care can help.

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Common Extremity Conditions

Some of the most common extremity conditions include:

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that affects the wrist and hand. It is caused by compression of the median nerve, which runs through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. Symptoms include pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and wrist. The condition is often caused by repetitive motions of the hand and wrist, such as typing or using a mouse.

Tennis Elbow

Tennis elbow is a condition that affects the elbow. It is caused by inflammation of the tendons in the elbow, which can be caused by repetitive motions of the arm. Symptoms of tennis elbow include pain and tenderness on the outside of the elbow.

Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

Shoulder impingement syndrome is a condition that affects the shoulder. It is caused by the compression of the shoulder blade and rotator cuff muscles. This can be caused by repetitive arm motions, such as those often used in baseball or swimming. Symptoms of shoulder impingement syndrome include pain and tenderness in the shoulder.

Achilles Tendonitis

Achilles tendonitis is a condition that affects the knee, ankle, or heel. It is caused by inflammation of the Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. Achilles tendonitis is often caused by repetitive motions of the knee, foot, and ankle, such as those often used in running. Symptoms of Achilles tendonitis include pain and tenderness in the foot.

Chiropractic Care for Extremity Conditions

There are various treatment options available for extremity conditions. Chiropractic care is one option that can help to relieve the pain and other symptoms associated with extremity conditions. Chiropractic care is a safe and effective treatment option that can help to improve the quality of life. It helps people with extremity conditions by:

  • Reducing Inflammation
  • Improving Joint Function
  • Increasing Muscle Strength
  • Decreasing Pain
  • Improving Range of Motion

Call Us Today to Book an Appointment with Our Chiropractor

If you are suffering from an extremity condition, contact Elan Wellness Center in Tampa, FL, at (813) 855-0001 to schedule an appointment with our chiropractor today! Our team of experts will work with you to develop a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs.

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