Does your job require a lot of time sitting at the computer? If that is an astounding, “Yes!”, then the stress you are putting on your fingers, hands, and wrists may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome – a condition that impacts the carpal tunnel (an area in your forearm that connects your wrists to your hands and fingers). Here we take a closer look at carpal tunnel syndrome and how chiropractic care can help.

What is the carpal tunnel? 

The carpal tunnel is a layer of fascia that is responsible for protecting the median nerve (the nerve that runs from your shoulder to your hand and provides motor and sensory functions to your fingers). Carpal tunnel syndrome is when your carpal tunnel has become inflamed, and it compresses the median nerve. This common condition occurs due to extensive stress on your forearm and wrist.

What are the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome?

The signs of carpal tunnel symptoms are obvious, and unfortunately, are often painful. The most common include:

  • Pins and needles sensation in your fingers
  • Shooting pains that travel down your wrist into your hand
  • Numbness and weakness in one or more of your fingers

Any of these symptoms can lead to difficulty typing on a computer, sending text messages, driving a car, or any other movement that involves the functioning of the fingers, hands, or wrists. If you experience any of these symptoms, we recommend that you seek treatment as soon as possible.

What are the treatment options for carpal tunnel syndrome?

Surgery is one way to go, but it is not necessary thanks to chiropractic care. At Burghealth Chiropractic and Wellness, we have a proven track record of success in treating patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. Our basic treatment plan involves the following:

Step 1: Identify the specific location of inflammation in your wrist.

Step 2: Using chiropractic adjustments and soft tissue mobilization such as ART (Active Release Techniques), we correct the structure of the carpal tunnel by properly aligning the bones, ligaments, fascia, and tendons in the wrist.

Step 3: Through our chiropractic and rehabilitative care, we aid the body’s recovery and promote natural healing. We also utilize our Class IV Laser to decrease the inflammation which helps heal the damaged nerve at the cellular level, thus causing the painful and uncomfortable symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome to disappear.  

It is important to note that we not only treat carpal tunnel syndrome but also determine the root cause. By doing so, we can suggest preventative therapies or products that will keep this condition from returning.

Chiropractic Care & Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

If you suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms, it is important to get treatment sooner than later. Not only will you recover faster, but you will also prevent additional injury from occurring. At Burghealth Chiropractic and Wellness, we can effectively treat your carpal tunnel syndrome and prevent it from returning in the future. To learn more, please call our St. Petersburg, FL chiropractic care office at (727) 289-9148.


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