Chiropractic Helps Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Dynamic Chiropractic sees a lot of patients afflicted with carpal tunnel syndrome in our busy Memphis chiropractic office. While some people think that the origin of this wrist-related pain is muscular, it's actually a syndrome that stems from the nerves--and not just the nerves in your hands.

Research Supports Chiropractic Care Helps With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

A recent study 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 reduced cervical flexibility when compared to a healthy control group.

Furthermore, they also observed that the level of the women's reported carpal tunnel concern was related to the lateral flexion of the cervical spine. In other words, the less range of motion in the neck area, the higher the level of discomfort.

This study is very important, as you can't successfully treat a problem until you fully understand its source. By realizing that the root of carpal tunnel issues is in the neck, this means that natural approaches such as chiropractic treatment can often restore normal function, reducing the need for risky surgery.

We Can Help Patients Find Help From Carpal Tunnel Issues

If you suffer with carpal tunnel discomfort, call our Memphis location and ask how Dynamic Chiropractic can help you get relief!

Research Studies

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.