CHIROPRACTIC CARE I have had tingling in my ring and pinky fingers of the left hand for the last two months. It comes and goes but seems worse in the morning. Is this a sign of carpal tunnel syndrome? (CTS)? CTS affects the thumb, index, and middle fingers as it involves encroachment of the median nerve. The symptoms you are experiencing arise from encroachment of the ulnar nerve. This impingement could happen in the neck, chest, elbow, or wrist regions. A physical exam by your chiropractor, neurologist, or orthopedist may be adequate for proper diagnosis as to the cause of impingement. Often, the symptoms can be reversed with conservative measures. If your case is more advanced, an EMG may be required to find the source of the impingement and aid your doctors in what course of treatment will be appropriate for your diagnosis. Dr.Brook A. TOWNLEY Origin Chiropractic Physicians Chiropractic Physician 1203 28th St. S, Suite A Fargo, ND 280-2599 CHIROPRACTIC CARE I have had tingling in my ring and pinky fingers of the left hand for the last two months . It comes and goes but seems worse in the morning . Is this a sign of carpal tunnel syndrome ? ( CTS ) ? CTS affects the thumb , index , and middle fingers as it involves encroachment of the median nerve . The symptoms you are experiencing arise from encroachment of the ulnar nerve . This impingement could happen in the neck , chest , elbow , or wrist regions . A physical exam by your chiropractor , neurologist , or orthopedist may be adequate for proper diagnosis as to the cause of impingement . Often , the symptoms can be reversed with conservative measures . If your case is more advanced , an EMG may be required to find the source of the impingement and aid your doctors in what course of treatment will be appropriate for your diagnosis . Dr.Brook A. TOWNLEY Origin Chiropractic Physicians Chiropractic Physician 1203 28th St. S , Suite A Fargo , ND 280-2599