Chiropractic Beneficial for Carpal Tunnel

Chiropractic Adjustments Reported as Effective for Carpal Tunnel Patients

Dr. Palmer sees a lot of patients afflicted with carpal tunnel syndrome in our busy Depew chiropractic clinic. While some people think that the origin of this wrist-related pain is muscular, it's really a condition that arises from the nerves--and not just the nerves in your hands.

Research Shows Chiropractic Therapy Helps With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

A recent study printed in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy evaluated 71 women between the ages of 35 and 59 who were diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. Upon studying the subjects' neck range of motion, the doctors discovered that the women had reduced cervical flexibility when compared to a healthy control group.

Furthermore, they also discovered that the degree of the women's reported carpal tunnel problem was connected to the lateral flexion of the cervical spine. In other words, the less mobility in the neck, the greater the level of pain.

This research is extremely important, as you can't effectively address a condition until you fully understand its cause. By understanding that the root of carpal tunnel pain is in the neck, this means that natural approaches like chiropractic adjustments can often restore normal function, reducing the need for risky surgical procedures.

We Can Help Patients Find Relief From Carpal Tunnel Pain

If you are suffering from carpal tunnel pain, call our Depew office and ask how Dr. Palmer 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.