Natural Carpal Tunnel Treatment with Chiropractic

Dr. Priolo sees a lot of people troubled with carpal tunnel syndrome in our busy Ronkonkoma chiropractic office. While some people think that the origin 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 Adjustments 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 studying the subjects' neck range of motion, the researchers found that the patients had less cervical flexibility when compared to a healthy control group.

Furthermore, they 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 flexibility in the neck area, the higher the level of pain.

This study is extremely important, as you can't effectively address a condition until you fully understand its cause. By recognizing that the root of carpal tunnel issues is in the neck, this means that natural approaches like chiropractic adjustments can often restore normal function, reducing the need for risky operations.

We Can Help People Find Relief From Carpal Tunnel Discomfort

If you have carpal tunnel problems, call our Ronkonkoma office and ask how Dr. Priolo 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.