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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Chiropractic

If your hand and fingers remind you with a throbbing pain, it’s tempting to think the problem is localized in the wrist. After all, that’s where the pain is. But we take a more holistic approach, looking for nerve interference in several possible places between the wrist and your brain.

Double Crush

No, it’s not the new coffee sensation. The Double Crush is a common phenomenon in which nerves to the wrist are being pressured in the carpal tunnel, as well as the spine, shoulder, neck or elbow. Resolving carpal tunnel problems requires looking beyond just the wrist.

The Tunnel

Feel the ridges along the back side of your hand. The eight small irregular bones that run from your knuckles to your wrist are called carpals. They form a “tunnel” held together with ligaments that form a passageway about the size of your pinky finger. The median nerves, along with nine tendons that control your fingers, pass through this narrow tunnel. If one or more of the bones forming this tunnel loses its proper relationship with the others, nerve pressure, inflammation and painful symptoms can result.

Can Chiropractic Help?

We conduct a thorough examination of the upper spine, shoulder and elbow with carpal tunnel cases. If our evaluation reveals neurological compromise, chiropractic adjustments can often produce excellent results. If you, or someone you know, suspect a carpal tunnel problem, you can conduct a simple test to find out. If your findings suggest further evaluation, email me using the link below, or give us a call.