Chiropractic Beneficial for Carpal Tunnel

Dr. Ellis sees a lot of patients struggling with carpal tunnel syndrome in our busy Woburn chiropractic practice. While some people think that the origin of this wrist-related pain is muscular, it's really a syndrome that arises from the nerves--and not just the nerves in your hands.

Research Shows 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 doctors discovered that the women had reduced cervical mobility when compared to a healthy control group.

Furthermore, they also observed that the degree of the women's reported carpal tunnel concern 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 research is extremely important, as you can't effectively resolve a problem until you fully understand its cause. By recognizing that the root of carpal tunnel issues is in the neck, this means that all-natural approaches such as chiropractic treatment can often restore normal function, reducing the need for risky surgery.

We Can Help Patients Find Relief From Carpal Tunnel Issues

If you have carpal tunnel issues, call our Woburn office and ask how Dr. Ellis 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.