Chiropractic Helps Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Kauffman Chiropractic sees a lot of patients struggling with carpal tunnel syndrome in our busy Loveland chiropractic office. While some people think that the origin of this wrist-related pain is muscular, it's actually a condition that stems from the nerves--and not just the nerves in your hands.

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 authors discovered that the women had reduced cervical mobility when compared to a healthy control group.

Furthermore, they also observed that the level of the women's reported carpal tunnel pain was linked to the lateral flexion of the cervical spine. In short, the less range of motion in the neck, the higher the level of pain.

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

If you are suffering from carpal tunnel pain, call our Loveland office and ask how Kauffman Chiropractic 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.