How Chiropractic Treatment Can Help Carpal Tunnel

Carpal tunnel syndrome involves nerve impingement in the wrist that results in a burning sensation along with tingling and numbness. The hands are often affected to the extent that a sufferer might have difficulty picking up a cup of coffee or buttoning a shirt. Pain can even radiate up the arm. Steroid injections and a surgery known as carpal tunnel release are the two primary treatments used by medical doctors to relieve the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, but both of them are invasive. What comes to the issue is the fact that about half of all carpal tunnel steroid injections and surgeries are unsuccessful. Chiropractic treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome here at Hull Chiropractic in Indianapolis is a non-invasive alternative to the risks of surgery.

What is the Carpal Tunnel?

Both of your wrists have a carpal tunnel. The tunnel is a narrow passageway on the palm side of each wrist that consists of both bones and ligaments. The median nerve passes through there. It controls both the feeling and movement of your thumb and first three fingers. When the median nerve becomes inflamed and swollen, the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome arise.

Chiropractic Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Non-invasive chiropractic treatment is available for sufferers of carpal tunnel syndrome. The median nerve originates in the neck. Our chiropractor looks for any possible interference from the vertebrae in the neck that might be compressing the median nerve. Chiropractic manipulation of the wrist, elbow, and neck can provide substantial relief of carpal tunnel symptoms.

Arrange for a Carpal Tunnel Consultation With Our Chiropractor

You don't want to leave the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome untreated. Permanent damage to a hand and thumb can result. If you live in or around Indianapolis, and you suspect that you have developed carpal tunnel syndrome in one or both of your hands, consultation with our chiropractor here at Hull Chiropractic is in order. To arrange for an appointment, you can phone us at 317-243-2392, or you can use our online appointment form.