Carpal Tunnel Treatment
Treated by Sheetal Deo, D.O., serving Midtown Manhattan and all of New York City.
Numbness and shooting pain in your forearm, wrist, thumb, and first three fingers are signs of carpal tunnel syndrome. Dr. Sheetal Deo, diagnoses and treats carpal tunnel syndrome at her practice in the Midtown East neighborhood of Manhattan, New York. Dr. Deo is Board-Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and applies Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine to heal your wrist and relieve your symptoms. Call the New York City practice today or make an appointment online if you’re concerned about carpal tunnel syndrome.
What is carpal tunnel syndrome?
Your carpal tunnel is a narrow opening in your wrist that surrounds and protects your median nerve as it extends into your hand. Three sides of the carpal tunnel are bone, but the fourth is ligament.
Carpal tunnel syndrome develops when inflammation in your wrist decreases the space available in your carpal tunnel, and swollen tissue compresses your median nerve. It causes a number of symptoms, including:
Carpal tunnel syndrome usually develops gradually, with your symptoms worsening over time. Many people also have more severe symptoms at night, especially if they sleep with their wrists bent.
Dr. Deo provides comprehensive exams and in-office diagnostic testing. She reviews your medical history, symptoms, and lifestyle before examining your hands, wrists, and arms.
When necessary, Dr. Deo also uses Ultrasounds and Nerve Conduction Studies to evaluate your condition.
How do you diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome?
How do you treat carpal tunnel syndrome?
Dr. Deo creates customized treatment plans to relieve the inflammation in your wrists and your symptoms. She often collaborates with other providers in her office to offer multidisciplinary care.
Dr. Deo uses Osteopathic Manipulations to correct the alignment and function of the bones, muscles, and tendons in your hands, wrists, and arms. She might also prescribe wrist splints, anti-inflammatory medication, or cortisone injections to relieve swelling.
In addition to your in-office treatments and depending on your needs, Dr. Deo might suggest working with the in-office Physical Therapists, and Chiropractors. Some people find that Acupuncture and Massage Therapy relieve their carpal tunnel symptoms.
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If you are suffering from a musculoskeletal or sports-related injury or just chronic pain, we encourage you to see us for a more hands-on, comprehensive treatment plan.
Accepted Insurances
We accept most major insurances. Please contact the medical office for all your insurance related questions.
