Chiropractic Beneficial for Carpal Tunnel

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

Research Proves Chiropractic Treatment Helps With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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 investigating the subjects' neck range of motion, the researchers discovered that the patients had less cervical mobility when compared to a healthy control group.

Furthermore, they 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 higher the level of pain.

This research is very important, as you cannot effectively resolve a problem until you fully understand its source. By realizing that the root of carpal tunnel issues is in the neck, this means that all-natural approaches such as chiropractic adjustments can often restore normal function, eliminating the need for risky surgery.

We Can Help Patients Find Comfort From Carpal Tunnel Issues

If you have carpal tunnel discomfort, call our Kettering office and ask how Dr. Poelking 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.