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Marlboro NJ Office
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Marlboro & Jamesburg NJ Office - (732) 431-2155 Freehold NJ Office - (732) 780-1111
Marlboro NJ Office
Freehold NJ Office
Our health centers in Marlboro, NJ, offer advanced treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome, a painful condition caused by the compression of the median nerve as it travels through the wrist. We take a comprehensive approach to care, beginning with conservative therapies, like splinting, and progressing to injections or surgery only if needed. With customized treatment plans and the collaborative work of many specialists, Advanced Wellness restores hand and wrist function while eliminating discomfort and other symptoms. Our experts provide prompt relief so patients can return to normal activities and enjoy their lives to the fullest.
Our health centers in Marlboro, NJ, offer advanced treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome, a painful condition caused by the compression of the median nerve as it travels through the wrist. We take a comprehensive approach to care, beginning with conservative therapies, like splinting, and progressing to injections or surgery only if needed. With customized treatment plans and the collaborative work of many specialists, Advanced Wellness restores hand and wrist function while eliminating discomfort and other symptoms. Our experts provide prompt relief so patients can return to normal activities and enjoy their lives to the fullest.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition of the hand and wrist that causes pain, numbness, and tingling. It is caused when the main nerve in the hand — the median nerve — is compressed as it travels through the wrist. This nerve controls strength, movement, and sensation in the thumb and first three fingers, except for the little finger. Symptoms in the hand can also be caused by compressed nerves in the neck, so this needs to be ruled out with an examination or a specific test called electromyography, also known as an EMG.
Certain chronic illnesses increase the risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome. The most common conditions include diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and thyroid disorders. For example, rheumatoid arthritis causes inflammation in the wrists and hands, which can narrow the carpal tunnel. High blood sugar levels associated with diabetes may also damage nerves over time, putting pressure on the median nerve.
Our occupational therapists can also recommend exercises, stretches, and ergonomic adjustments to ease discomfort. Implementing multiple approaches allows ... patients to remain active while finding the combination of activities that offers optimal symptom relief.
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Pain management involves using medication, various therapies, braces, and sometimes injections to alleviate carpal tunnel pain. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory ... drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen, can help reduce inflammation that presses on the median nerve. Corticosteroid injections into the carpal tunnel may relieve pain for a few weeks or months. Some patients benefit from wearing splints to limit wrist movement at night or during activities that aggravate symptoms.
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Physical therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome utilizes ultrasound, friction massage, and nerve gliding exercises to reduce inflammation and heal the median nerve.... Stretching, strengthening activities, and wrist splints may also relieve pain and improve range of motion and grip strength.
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Shockwave therapy uses sound waves to promote healing and reduce inflammation. It involves applying focused, high-energy acoustic pulses to the affected ... area, such as the wrist. The shockwaves help stimulate blood flow, break up scar tissue, and accelerate the body's healing response. Multiple short sessions are usually needed over several weeks. The treatment itself is non-invasive and does not involve significant pain. Some patients experience minor discomfort and snapping sensations during the procedure. Shockwave therapy has shown promising results for relieving pain and improving function.
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Our specialists can diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome, order tests, provide non-surgical treatments, like wrist splinting or corticosteroid injections, and perform... orthopaedic surgery (carpal tunnel release) if necessary. We are experts in musculoskeletal conditions, which allows us to select the best procedures for each patient.
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Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy involves extracting, purifying, and injecting a patient's plasma containing concentrated growth factors - proteins that regenerate... tissues - into the carpal tunnel. PRP may help reduce inflammation, promote healing, and stimulate cell growth. The plasma is extracted from the patient's blood, processed, and re-injected.
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Acupuncture involves inserting very thin needles into specific points along the body’s meridians to improve the flow of Qi (energy). By enhancing circulation and reducing... swelling around the median nerve, this treatment may help relieve carpal tunnel pain and inflammation without drugs or surgery.
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Carpal tunnel syndrome affects nearly 3.8% of people, especially women. It can occur at any age, but the most common group includes individuals in their 40s to 60s. This is due to the growing risk of chronic diseases and wear-and-tear injuries. Potential candidates for our carpal tunnel syndrome treatment include:
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Dr. Gary L. Yen is Board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and has a sub-specialty in Pain Medicine. Dr. Yen grew up in Long Island, NY and received his medical degree from Ross University. He completed his internship in Internal Medicine at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY and performed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Stony Brook University, where he was chief resident.
Dr. Yen completed a pain management fellowship at RehabNY in Buffalo, NY, during which he served as the assistant athletic trainer to the Buffalo Bison, the Minor League AAA baseball team for the Cleveland Indians, as well as the Niagara University men’s and women’s collegiate hockey team.
The former chairman of the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Division of the Pain Management Department at CentraState Medical Center, Dr. Yen specializes in the non-operative treatment of a variety of joint, muscular, nerve, skeletal, spine and sports related injuries. He treats acute and chronic pain syndromes and performs electrodiagnostic studies. Dr. Yen also performs variety of interventional pain procedures and minimally invasive spine surgery for the relief of pain. He utilizes conservative treatments such as physical therapy, chiropractic care and acupuncture in conjunction with other procedures to enhance long term benefits. Dr. Yen believes in working with patients to create individual treatment plans.
When not attending to his patients, Dr. Yen likes to play golf, cook, and has a passion for playing the saxophone and piano. He is the proud father of two boys.
