Chiropractic Helps Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Buffalo Family Chiropractic Wellness, P. C. sees a lot of people troubled with carpal tunnel syndrome in our busy Buffalo chiropractic practice. While some people think that the origin of this wrist-related pain is muscular, it's actually a problem that stems from the nerves--and not just the nerves in your hands.

Research Supports Chiropractic Treatment 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 studying the subjects' neck range of motion, the researchers found that the women had reduced cervical flexibility when compared to a healthy control group.

In addition, they also found that the level of the women's reported carpal tunnel problem was related to the lateral flexion of the cervical spine. In other words, the less flexibility in the neck, the greater the level of pain.

This study is extremely important, as you can't successfully address a problem until you fully understand its source. By recognizing that the root of carpal tunnel pain is in the neck, this means that natural approaches like chiropractic treatment can often restore normal function, reducing the need for risky surgery.

We Can Help Patients Find Support From Carpal Tunnel Pain

If you suffer with carpal tunnel issues, call our Buffalo location and ask how Buffalo Family Chiropractic Wellness, P. C. can help you get relief!

Research 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.