Chiropractic Helps Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Dr. Forsyth sees a lot of patients afflicted with carpal tunnel syndrome in our busy Las Vegas chiropractic office. While some people think that the source of this wrist-related pain is muscular, it's actually a condition that arises from the nerves--and not just the nerves in your hands.

Research Proves Chiropractic Care Helps With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

A recent study published 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 investigating the subjects' neck range of motion, the doctors found that the patients had reduced cervical mobility when compared to a healthy control group.

Furthermore, it was also found that the level of the women's reported carpal tunnel problem was related to the lateral flexion of the cervical spine. In short, the less flexibility in the neck area, the greater the level of discomfort.

This study is extremely important, as you can't effectively resolve a problem until you fully understand its cause. By realizing 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, eliminating the need for risky surgery.

We Can Help Patients Find Help From Carpal Tunnel Pain

If you are suffering from carpal tunnel issues, call our Las Vegas location and ask how Dr. Forsyth can help you get relief!

References

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.