Chiropractic Helps Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation Considered Effective during Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Discomfort

Precision Chiropractic sees a lot of patients troubled with carpal tunnel syndrome in our busy Sayville chiropractic clinic. While some people think that the source of this wrist-related pain is muscular, it's really a condition that comes from the nerves--and not just the nerves in your hands.

Research Supports Chiropractic Adjustments Helps With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Recent research printed in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy assessed 71 women between the ages of 35 and 59 who were diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. Upon investigating the subjects' neck range of motion, the researchers discovered that the patients had less cervical mobility when compared to a healthy control group.

Furthermore, it was also observed that the level of the women's reported carpal tunnel discomfort was linked to the lateral flexion of the cervical spine. In short, the less mobility in the neck, the higher the level of discomfort.

This study is very important, as you cannot successfully treat a problem until you fully understand its source. By recognizing that the root of carpal tunnel pain is in the neck, this means that natural approaches such as chiropractic adjustments can often restore normal function, reducing the need for risky operations.

We Can Help Patients Find Support From Carpal Tunnel Discomfort

If you have carpal tunnel discomfort, call our Sayville location and ask how Precision Chiropractic can help you get relief!

Resources

De-la-Llave-Rincon A et al. (2011, May). Women with carpal tunnel syndrome show restricted cervical range of motion. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy;41(5):305-10.
Simon H. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. University of Maryland Medical Center. Updated May 6, 2012. Retrieved from https://umm.edu/health/medical/reports/articles/carpal-tunnel-syndrome on November 2, 2015.