Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Chiropractic Centerville, VA

If you’re tired of waking up at night with a tingling, burning pain in your wrist or losing your grip strength while trying to open a jar, you’re not alone. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) affects millions of people each year causing extreme pain and discomfort that can disrupt everyday tasks. 

At Turner Chiropractic Clinic, we have successfully treated carpal tunnel syndrome for Centreville and surrounding areas residents since 1992. That means we bring over 30 years of experience to your care, offering non-invasive alternatives to medication and surgery that address the root cause of your pain.

What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a painful condition that occurs when the median nerve - one of the main nerves in your hand becomes compressed as it travels through a narrow passage in your wrist called the carpal tunnel. This compression creates extreme pain, numbness and dysfunction that makes everyday activities impossible.

The symptoms of CTS develop gradually and include:

• Burning, shocking pain radiating through the palm, thumb, index and middle fingers
• Numbness and tingling that wakes you up from sleep
• Weakness in grip strength makes it hard to hold small objects or do precise tasks
• Dropping things due to decreased sensation and coordination
• Feeling of swelling in the fingers even when there is no visible swelling
• Pain that radiates up the arm to the shoulder and neck

CTS is more common than you think, affecting up to 6% of adults in the US, women being 3 times more likely to develop the condition. This gender disparity is partly due to women having smaller wrist anatomy, less space for the nerve to pass through.

What Causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

While anyone can develop CTS, certain factors increase your risk:

• Repetitive Motions: Jobs or hobbies that require the same wrist movements like typing, assembly line work or playing musical instruments put strain on the tendons leading to inflammation.
• Poor Posture: Slouching or hunching can compress the nerves in your neck and shoulder area causing wrist problems.
• Wrist Injuries: Fractures or dislocations can narrow the carpal tunnel space and irritate the median nerve.
• Hormonal Changes & Health Conditions: Pregnancy swelling, thyroid dysfunction or diabetes can also trigger CTS symptoms.

An often overlooked factor is that many patients with bilateral (both hands) carpal tunnel syndrome actually have nerve irritation coming from the neck or spine which is why traditional wrist surgery is unsuccessful in nearly 40% of cases.

How a Chiropractic Can Help Treat Carpal Tunnell

Can a chiropractor help with carpal tunnel? Absolutely. Chiropractic care offers a full body approach to CTS that addresses not just the symptoms but the underlying causes. Unlike other treatments that only focus on the wrist, our approach looks at the entire nerve pathway from your neck to your fingertips.

Our approach includes:

1. Full Body Evaluation: We assess not just your wrist but your neck, shoulder and elbow to find all sources of nerve compression.
2. Spinal Adjustments: Often the problem starts in the neck and irritates the nerve roots that form the median nerve. Gentle spinal adjustments relieve the pressure at the source.
3. Wrist and Elbow Adjustments: Precise manipulation of the small bones in the wrist and elbow helps restore proper alignment and reduce pressure on the median nerve.
4. Soft Tissue Therapy: Specialized techniques release tight muscles, reduce inflammation and break up scar tissue around the affected nerve.
5. Therapeutic Exercises: We give you custom designed stretches and strengthening exercises to support recovery and prevent future recurrence.
6. Ergonomic Guidance: Practical advice on how to set up your workspace and position yourself during daily activities to reduce strain.
   

Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Carpal Tunnel

• Non-invasive and Drug Free: Chiropractic care addresses carpal tunnel syndrome without the risks of surgery or use of medication. Our natural approach works with your body to restore proper nerve function.
• Cost-effective: Did you know that surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome costs between $6,000 and $11,000 and results in full resolution of symptoms in less than 60% of cases? Chiropractic care is a much more affordable option with great results and no long recovery time.
• Treats the Source: Rather than just masking pain symptoms, chiropractic care finds and addresses the underlying cause of your carpal tunnel syndrome. By correcting the underlying issues we help prevent the condition from coming back or getting worse over time.
• Individualized Treatment Plans: We recognize that every case of carpal tunnel syndrome is unique. Our approach is customized to your specific condition, symptoms and lifestyle so you get exactly what your body needs to heal.
  

Take the Next Step Toward Relief

Don’t let carpal tunnel syndrome limit your ability to work, play, or enjoy life. If you’re searching for carpal tunnel syndrome treatments that truly make a difference, Turner Chiropractic Clinic in Centerville, VA, is here to help. Call us at 703-815-9500 to book an Appointment!