Chiropractic Treatment Methods Considered Effective during Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Patients

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

Research Proves Chiropractic Adjustments 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 authors found that the women had less 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 linked to the lateral flexion of the cervical spine. In other words, the less range of motion in the neck, the greater the level of discomfort.

This research is very important, as you can't successfully resolve a problem until you fully understand its cause. By understanding that the root of carpal tunnel pain is in the neck, this means that all-natural approaches like chiropractic therapy can often restore normal function, reducing the need for risky operations.

We Can Help People Find Support From Carpal Tunnel Issues

If you suffer with carpal tunnel discomfort, call our Noblesville office and ask how Dr. Dahlager 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.