Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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 or 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. The median nerve connects to the spinal cord through openings between several bones in the lower neck.

When these spinal bones lose their normal motion or position, they can cause problems in the fingers and wrist. After a thorough examination, your chiropractic doctor 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 tunpel problems "without drugs" or surgery.

Based on the results of your exam and tests, your doctor of chiropractic may recommend a treatment program to help reduce pain. If needed, your chiropractor also consults with or refers you to other medical specialists.