Chiropractic Beneficial for Carpal Tunnel

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

Research Supports Chiropractic Treatment 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 authors discovered that the patients had less cervical mobility when compared to a healthy control group.

In addition, it was also observed that the degree of the women's reported carpal tunnel pain was related to the lateral flexion of the cervical spine. In short, the less range of motion in the neck, the greater the level of pain.

This research is very important, as you can't effectively address a problem until you fully understand its source. By understanding that the root of carpal tunnel symptoms is in the neck, this means that all-natural approaches such as chiropractic care can often restore normal function, reducing the need for risky surgical procedures.

We Can Help Patients Find Relief From Carpal Tunnel Discomfort

If you are suffering from carpal tunnel discomfort, call our Nashville office and ask how Sweeney Chiropractic can help you get relief!

Sources

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.