SCENAR Pain Relief and “Trigger Finger”

Over the last five years of working with people in pain, a curious phenomenon has emerged. Frequently, I will notice that a number of clients will show up in the same time period with the same condition. Recently, it has been something called “Trigger Finger.” It is similar to Carpal Tunnel syndrome where the little tubes, or sheaths, through which the nerves and tendons move in the wrist become inflamed, scarred, and narrowed, impinging on the nerves and tendons themselves, and causing pain, tingling, and restricted flexibility in the hand. The tendons also become inflamed by traveling through the narrowed and scarred passageways.  In “Trigger Finger” the sheaths and tendons in the palm of the hand become inflamed causing one or more of the fingers to get “caught” in the bent position. When straightened out, the client feels a “popping” sensation as the inflamed tendons are freed from the restriction of the sheath through which they travel. Often a bump or nodule can be found below the affected finger or thumb. Today’s lifestyle involves much more fine motor activity of the hands, most notable being the use of the computer and cell phone. The structure and function of the hands is often compromised by this increase in fine motor activity. Without ergonomic adjustments, the pressure of this sustained activity over time can create inflammation and damage. In researching this condition, I found a nutritional support for the work I do with the SCENAR. A doctor in Texas, Dr. John Ellis, who wrote a book in the 1960′s called The Doctor Who Looked at Hands, found that by supplementing the diet with Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine phosphate), the symptoms of Carpal Tunnel syndrome and trigger finger could be eliminated. Notice the back of your hands. Do they look puffy or swollen? Are you able to touch your fingers to your palms? If not, that is called the “Ellis sign,” and whether or not you have pain at the moment, all is not well with your tendons and nerves that pass through the tendon sheaths. By taking 20mg of B6, 3 times per day, you can facilitate the healing of the tendons, the nerves, and their protective sheaths. Coupled with SCENAR which works with the body to target needed areas of healing, reduce inflammation, and  promote the body’s healing response, “Trigger Finger” and Carpal Tunnel syndrome can be resolved without surgery. It is always a good idea, before submitting to surgery, to explore every possible avenue of healing available. SCENAR can help you avoid invasive solutions. If you have hand pain, call us at 828-337-6854, to see if we can help you not have to go under the knife.

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