What's The Best Treatment For Carpal Tunnel?


The Best Treatment for Carpal Tunnel

The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway on the palm side of your hand surrounded by bones and ligaments. When the median nerve gets compressed, it causes a painful condition called carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a disorder that causes tingling, weakness, or numbness in your hand. Sometimes, the condition can be severe enough that you may need professional treatment. Our experienced team here at Clayton Chiropractic can help if you are suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome. 

Causes & Symptoms

Most people find it difficult to tell what caused their carpal tunnel syndrome. However, the syndrome is usually caused by: 

  • Typing or any other repetitive wrist movements done consistently
  • Medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, obesity, and hypothyroidism
  • Nerve damaging illnesses
  • Pregnancy

Symptoms can include:

  • Itching, burning, or numbness in the palm of your hand as well as your middle and index fingers
  • Tingling that extends into your arm
  • A shocking feeling in your fingers
  • Difficulty holding things and hand weakness

Chiropractic Treatment

Our team can accurately diagnose your carpal tunnel and its severity. We can treat the condition by addressing the underlying causes. Our chiropractor has the expertise and knowledge to determine what exactly is causing your carpal tunnel symptoms. In some cases, issues with the upper spine cause carpal tunnel. In these situations, we focus on relieving any nerve pressure from the affected area. Treatment may consist of the manipulation of your elbow or wrist. 

Exercise is also a great way to treat carpal tunnel syndrome. Wrist extension stretches, wrist flexion stretches, and medial nerve glides effectively help patients find relief from carpal tunnel symptoms. 

You should expect the recovery to take weeks or even months, depending on how early you begin treatment. Recovery also depends on the type of treatment you receive. It can take longer to recover for people with more severe conditions. Chiropractic care has been proven to speed up the recovery process. We use manipulation that can decrease pressure in both the cervical spine and the median nerve.

Contact Us for Quality Care in Clayton

Our team at Clayton Chiropractic is here to help if you are suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome. We serve Clayton and the surrounding area. Our chiropractor will work with you to determine the exact cause of your carpal tunnel syndrome and find the best treatment for you.

Locate Us

We are located in Downtown Clayton

Office Hours

Our Regular Schedule

Clayton Office

Monday

7:30 am - 12:00 pm

2:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Tuesday

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Wednesday

7:30 am - 12:00 pm

2:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Thursday

7:30 am - 12:00 pm

2:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Friday

Closed

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Clayton Office

Monday
7:30 am - 12:00 pm 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wednesday
7:30 am - 12:00 pm 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday
7:30 am - 12:00 pm 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed