Natural Carpal Tunnel Treatment with Chiropractic

Dr. Valente sees a lot of people afflicted with carpal tunnel syndrome in our busy New York chiropractic practice. While some people think that the origin of this wrist-related pain is muscular, it's actually a problem that comes from the nerves--and not just the nerves in your hands.

Research Shows Chiropractic Adjustments Helps With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Recent research 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 researchers discovered that the patients had less cervical mobility when compared to a healthy control group.

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

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

We Can Help Patients Find Support From Carpal Tunnel Issues

If you have carpal tunnel problems, call our New York location and ask how Dr. Valente 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.