Chiropractic Beneficial for Carpal Tunnel

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

Research Shows Chiropractic Care Helps With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

A recent study 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 found that the women had reduced cervical flexibility when compared to a healthy control group.

Furthermore, it was also observed that the degree of the women's reported carpal tunnel discomfort was related to the lateral flexion of the cervical spine. In other words, the less range of motion in the neck area, the higher the level of discomfort.

This study is extremely important, as you can't successfully address a condition until you fully understand its cause. By realizing that the root of carpal tunnel pain is in the neck, this means that natural approaches like chiropractic care can often restore normal function, eliminating the need for risky surgical procedures.

We Can Help Patients Find Relief From Carpal Tunnel Pain

If you have carpal tunnel problems, call our Holtsville office and ask how Dr. Cohen 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.