You might imagine if you have pain or numbness in your hand or wrist that you MUST have carpal tunnel syndrome.  And, you might also imagine that your doctor would be “dead on” accurate in diagnosing your problem correctly if you did have these symptoms.

Unfortunately, you might often be WRONG!  At least that’s what the researchers from Harvard Medical School say.  In fact, one of the most famous studies straight out of Harvard Medical School proved that diagnosis is correct only an incredible 25% of the time.  And, remarkably, another study showed that up to 67% of all carpal tunnel syndrome doesn’t even come from the carpal tunnel area at all.

Yet, according to the CDC (Center For Disease Control) a whopping 260,000 (US) – 600,000 (worldwide) carpal tunnel surgeries are performed every year (and that number is growing).  Even worse, it’s been shown that only 23-33% of these surgeries are actually effective…meaning most of the time, you end up back in pain, or even worse, back for a second invasive surgery…for the same problem.

What does all this have to do with you?  Plenty, if you’ve gone from doctor to doctor…tried therapy after therapy…and still you suffer with the unrelenting agony of carpal tunnel pain and numbness.  You see, there is a good chance that your carpal tunnel symptoms are NOT coming from carpal tunnel syndrome at all…and may instead come from one of these five “hidden” overlooked areas (problems) that your doctor may have totally missed.

Here are some facts you should know…

                Believe it or not, at least five other places (problems) other than carpal tunnel syndrome can “mimic” many of the EXACT same symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, sending doctors scrambling for answers (and often wrong diagnosises), while you’re left in pain…sometimes even worse off than before you sought treatment.

Let’s take a closer look at what I call “the Great Pretenders”…one of these may actually be the TRUE cause of your pain and numbness…

THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME

There are nerves and blood vessels just below your neck that can be compressed, or squeezed (from multiple causes). The problem can be between the muscles of your neck and shoulder and canbetween your first rib and collarbone.  You may feel burning, tingling and numbness along your arm, and can cause pain, numbness or even weakness in your hands or wrist.

°        The following comes from the medical textbook “Surgery of the Peripheral Nerve”… “Nerve compression near the cervical spine (neck) is found in people with carpal tunnel syndrome.”

DOUBLE CRUSH SYNDROME

The “Double Crush Syndrome” is described as a compression of the nerve in two different areas, usually a distance from each other.  A growing number of researchers are demonstrating a connection between the nerve being compressed at carpal tunnel area and compressed at a SECOND area in the lower part of the neck or even somewhere else along the shoulder, arm or wrist.

                “The nerve is "crushed" or irritated in the spine, "priming" more distant areas of the nerve for dysfunction when that part is stressed (second "crush")”.

PINCHED NERVES IN THE NECK

It’s not uncommon for one or more nerves to become “pinched” in the lower neck area from things like whiplash injuries, poor posture and even other minor slips and falls… “pinching” delicate nerves in your neck.

                As a result of this “pinching” you can feel everything from weakness, numbness and even pain and tingling all the way down to your hands and fingers.  It makes perfect sense, since these nerves travel from your neck all the way down to the tips of your fingers.

°        Researchers Upton and McComas, Lancet,  believe that “67%-75% of patients studied who had carpal tunnel syndrome...also showed some degree of nerve root irritation in the lower neck area.”

NECK ARTHRITIS

AARP magazine reports that-“In fact, there are

 more than 100 different types of arthritis, but osteoarthritis , is by far the most common…with over...21 million Americans having this condition.”  Since the neck is one of the most common areas for arthritis…it’s also a major cause of nerve root irritation, resulting in pain and numbness in the wrist and hands as well.

°        From the Journal of Hand          Surgery…”A significant correlation was found between carpal tunnel syndrome and neck arthritis.”

TENDONITIS

Tendonitis (in the wrist) is a swelling of the tendons in the wrist which puts pressure on the nerves in the wrist. This makes you feel pain in your wrist as well as your fingers. Despite the pain in the fingers there's nothing actually wrong with the fingers or even your carpal tunnel area. The pain originates entirely from the pressure on the nerves in the wrist caused by the swollen, inflamed tendons.

°        According to Lee Ostrman, MD, Ortho, Clinics of North America vol. 19, Jan 98 reveals that... “Carpal tunnel syndrome is often the result of a combination of factors that increase pressure on the median nerve and tendons in the carpal tunnel, rather than a problem with the nerve itself.

Here’s a simple explanation for each of these conditions…

                Picture a garden hose for a minute.  It can be kinked right at the source where the water starts...or…anywhere along the hose up to the handle.

                It’s really the same way with the nerves that cross through your carpal tunnel.  You can develop pinching or kinks anywhere along the way to the carpal tunnel (started at the neck).  That’s why it’s often missed, under-diagnosed and often not completely treated.

                 What’s The Solution?

Before I reveal how these problems are found and then corrected, let me take a moment to introduce myself.  My name is Dr. Atencio ,D.C.  Here’s why I believe you should listen to me about this subject.  I’ve made carpal tunnel syndrome and related problems a focus in my practice. 

Over the 9 years that I’ve been in practice, I’ve relentlessly pursued new methods to treat and help my patients finally find answers to their carpal tunnel syndrome and help them to get back to a normal quality of life, the life they deserve.  I’ve studied and implemented researched techniques from the best healers of our time.  Techniques that are proven to work. All natural techniques without side-effects.  The truth is, when you focus on one area long enough and with enough intensity, you get very good at helping people with those conditions.

What Makes Our Approach

So Successful? 

                It all starts with diagnosing the problem correctly.  Believe it or not, with a few simple, painless tests, we can determine  where your problem is coming from.

                The results of these tests let us know if you will be a good candidate for our program.

                More important, we address EVERY component of your problem, including ... posture...lifestyle adjustments...joint correction in the wrist and neck (if necessary)...stretching lengthening and releasing muscles and tendons back to normal...and gently releasing entrapments that may be compressing your nerves…and several other all natural approaches that are incredibly effective at eliminating your pain and numbness...often permanently!

                That’s why we’ve developed a systematic and comprehensive first approach to  diagnosing and then treating each layer of your problem with a variety of painless techniques,  including leading edge new techniques, and  advanced, state-of-the art technologies like cold laser, active release technique, cervical decompression therapy, or gentle Chiropractic care.   It depends on where the entrapment is located!

                And, since all of these therapies are totally natural,  you don’t have to worry about possible side-effects as with many medications or dangerous surgeries.

                The really good news is… this isn’t something you have to continue to do for the rest of your life.  So it is not a big commitment.

                And, the really amazing part is... that it works with most hand and wrist numbness and pain in most cases…regardless of what you’ve tried in the past...and regardless of your age.

                If you’ve been praying for an answer to your hand and wrist pain…This May Be It!

Is your doctor the most qualified person to help you with your pain and numbness?

Since, all of these problems I mentioned are most often musculoskeletal in nature, as a Chiropractor, I am uniquely qualified to handle ALL of them.  And, since I have exhaustive and comprehensive training in ALL of these areas, our patients often have outstanding results with these problems.  Often, even when many other treatment methods have failed.   More important, without ever having to rely on harmful drugs and surgery that run counter to the body’s normal way of healing.

Not only is it scientific – it’s often much more scientific than many of treatment options that exist today - ...but it’s also totally natural.  And, that’s really the best part.

For example, in a randomized clinical study comparing efficacy of conservative medical and chiropractic treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome, the researchers concluded that “chiropractic treatment and conservative medical care are equally effective for people with CTS.” And, since there are no side-effects with Chiropractic as there often are with medications and surgery, doesn’t that sound like a better solution to you?

If what you’ve tried so far hasn’t worked, why continue hoping that someday it will start working?  Why not try something different…more natural…and simpler?  You have nothing to lose but the relentless and debilitating pain you’ve been living with.

An invitation for you…

If you are interested in our unique approach to treating carpal tunnel pain and other related problems and would like to see if we can help you, I invite you to take us up on a special offer to come see what we do.  Here’s what we have reserved for you for the next seven days only.

·         A Hand and Wrist Pain Consultation and History with one of our Doctors .  A consultation with health history is the best way to find out HOW your problem started.

·         A Thorough Examination. This will help me determine if we can help you and if you are a candidate for receiving Chiropractic treatments. Unfortunately, not everyone can be helped,  so the exam is actually a great screening to let us know. If for some reason I don’t think I can help you, I will try to refer you to the appropriate health care professional.

·         Doctor’s Recommended Plan. Then, we’ll sit down one-on-one and give you our recommendations. If I can help you, there will be no pressure to receive any treatment in my office. It’s totally up to you at that point.

Finally, I realize that health care can be expensive for anyone, especially if you’ve been to multiple doctors and specialists.  So, if that’s a concern, don’t worry.  We like feeling that we’re part of the solution to the current health care mess by giving you our entire “Hand and Wrist  Pain Relief Evauation” which would normally cost you $183,  for only $27.. 

Even better, if you do decide to start care in our office,we accept insurance and have truly affordable care plans that meet everyone’s needs. The last thing you should have to worry about is rising health care costs.

Here’s  how to take advantage of this special offer right now: 

Simply call my office at 512-219-8999 and tell Elizabeth you are calling to set up your  “Hand and Wrist  Pain Relief Evaluation”. 

Texas Spine and Sports Therapy Center

1500 West 38^th Street Suite 38

Austin, Texas 78731

Phone: 512-219-8999

(Located in the Shoal Creek Professional Building, near Seton, Camp Mabry and U.T.)

                Just present this special guide on your first visit to our office.  And, remember, your entire first day is only $27 (normally $183).

                And remember, there are no surprises in my office. Nothing hidden and no pressure to become a patient. So, when you come to our office, we’ll take you by the hand and explain everything to you and answer all your questions along the way.  In fact, I think you’ll find my entire staff very welcoming and caring and I’m confident that you will feel right at home in our office. 

                Dr. Atencio D.C.  attended Utah State University and Iowa Stated University for his undergraduate degree and New York Chiropractic College for his professional degree. 

                He has been in practice since 1999 and is dedicated to providing his patients the latest advancements in manual medicine.

                He is affiliated with the National Associaton for Chiropractic Medicine and is actively involved in the pursuit of scientific, researched, valid clinical procedures.

                Julie Williams P.A.-C (physicians assistant) writes of her experience…

                “After  writing charts 10 hrs. a day 4 days a week I developed hand, arm shoulder and neck pain that increased to a level of 7-8/10  present 100% of the time.  As time progressed and physical therapy and injections were not reliving my pain I finally sat down with Dr. Atencio to see how he could help.”

                “After four weeks of therapy my pain level has decreased to a level of 1/10, present less than 5% of the time.    I’m convinced that this therapy is not understood well enough by the general medical community and sometimes underutilized!