Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Description
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a very common condition. Also called ‘median nerve compression’, this condition causes numbness, tingling or weakness in the hand(s). It happens because of pressure on the median nerve, which runs the length of the arm, goes through a passage in the wrist called the carpal tunnel, and ends in the hand.
Treatment types
SONICLIFE provides a mixture of phototherapy, ultrasound and magnetotherapy complemented by TENS, if desired.
SONIMED PRO uses ultrasound technology.
Method of action
Ultrasound
Through its thermal action, ultrasound provides an analgesic effect on the nervous system. Ultrasound also improves blood flow and helps to restore normal cell activity to generate an anti-swelling effect.
Phototherapy — red light
Mitochondria within the skin cells are able to absorb red light particles. This can help the cells produce more adenosine triphosphate (the energy source of all cells).
Red light therapy helps to:
- Reduce inflammation in the cells — both at the area of use and throughout the system.
- Reduce pain and discomfort.
Magnetotherapy
Magnetotherapy offers an anti-inflammatory and anti-swelling effect on top of its ability to reduce pain and improve blood circulation.
TENS
The electrical impulses reduce the pain signals going to the spinal cord and brain by temporarily ‘switching off’ the nerve endings of the affected area — thus, helping to relieve pain and relax the muscles. These impulses also stimulate the production of endorphins, which are the body’s natural painkillers.
