CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a medical condition in which the median nerve is compressed at the wrist, leading to pain, numbness, and muscle weakness in the forearm and hand.

The major nerve controlling the thumb, index, and parts of the middle and ring finger is called the median nerve. From the tip of your fingers, it travels through the bones in your wrist, past your elbow, up your arm, through your shoulder and neck, and finally to your spinal cord. Problems can develop in one of more of these areas.

The carpal “tunnel” is formed by bones in the wrist. The median nerve, tendons, and blood vessels pass through this opening. If one or more of the bones forming this tunnel should “collapse,” inflammation, nerve pressure, and painful symptoms can result.

After a thorough examination, your doctor of chiropractic will perform specific adjustments where needed, to help normalize structure and reduce nerve irritation. When given time, conservative chiropractic care has produced excellent results with carpal tunnel problems – without drugs or surgery.