Chiropractic Care Found Effective during Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Patients

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

Research Proves Chiropractic Therapy Helps With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Recent research 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 found that the patients had reduced cervical flexibility when compared to a healthy control group.

In addition, it was also found that the level of the women's reported carpal tunnel concern was linked to the lateral flexion of the cervical spine. In short, the less flexibility in the neck, the greater the level of pain.

This study is very important, as you cannot effectively treat a condition until you fully understand its source. By realizing that the root of carpal tunnel pain is in the neck, this means that natural approaches like chiropractic adjustments can often restore normal function, eliminating the need for risky surgery.

We Can Help People Find Relief From Carpal Tunnel Pain

If you are suffering from carpal tunnel pain, call our Noblesville location and ask how Dr. Dahlager 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.