HOW CAN A CHIROPRACTOR ASSIST IN THE TREATMENT OF CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME?
Is your arm or hand causing you discomfort, numbness, or tingling? You may have carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome can be treated with the help of your chiropractor and a carpal tunnel expert. Aggressive therapies, such as steroid injections and surgery, are sometimes recommended by doctors. However, if you're like most patients, you're concerned about the risks and complications of such treatments. You may opt to pursue conservative treatments, which can help relieve carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms without the hazards associated with intensive therapy. Carpal tunnel syndrome can be treated safely and effectively with chiropractic care. WHAT IS CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME? Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when tissues in the wrist crush or compress the median nerve, one of the primary nerves in the hand. This nerve originates in your cervical spine, the group of spinal bones that make up your neck. The median nerve then travels down your arm and via the carpal tunnel, a th