Chiropractic Helps Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Haque Chiropractic Inc. sees a lot of people struggling with carpal tunnel syndrome in our busy Livermore chiropractic office. While some people think that the source 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 studying the subjects' neck range of motion, the authors found that the women had reduced cervical flexibility when compared to a healthy control group.

Furthermore, it was also discovered that the degree of the women's reported carpal tunnel pain was linked to the lateral flexion of the cervical spine. In short, the less mobility in the neck area, the greater the level of discomfort.

This study is very important, as you can't successfully address 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 such as chiropractic treatment can often restore normal function, reducing the need for risky surgical procedures.

We Can Help People Find Comfort From Carpal Tunnel Pain

If you have carpal tunnel pain, call our Livermore office and ask how Haque Chiropractic Inc. can help you get relief!

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.