Natural Carpal Tunnel Treatment with Chiropractic

Dr. Bettencourt sees a lot of people troubled with carpal tunnel syndrome in our busy Napa chiropractic office. While some people think that the source of this wrist-related pain is muscular, it's really a syndrome that comes from the nerves--and not just the nerves in your hands.

Research Shows Chiropractic Treatment Helps With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

A recent study published 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 investigating the subjects' neck range of motion, the researchers found that the women had less cervical mobility when compared to a healthy control group.

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

This study is extremely important, as you cannot successfully resolve a condition until you fully understand its cause. By realizing that the root of carpal tunnel issues 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 Comfort From Carpal Tunnel Discomfort

If you have carpal tunnel discomfort, call our Napa location and ask how Dr. Bettencourt 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.