Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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Carpal tunnel is the compression and irritation of the median nerve. The median nerve originates in the upper neck travels down your forearm and into the hand. Patients often complain of pain, numbness and weakness of the hand. Many health care specialists only focus on the wrist ignoring the many areas along the nerves pathway in which it can become irritated. Treatment to areas of tension and compression of the nerve along its pathway allows for it to function properly and eliminates the symptoms associated with carpal tunnel and can help you avoid surgical intervention to the fascia.

Risk factors for Carpal Tunnel include but are not limited to: obesity, excessive typing, texting, posture and poor biomechanics.

Treatment for Carpal Tunnel

  • Chiropractic Adjustment

  • Active Release Technique

  • IASTM

  • Therapeutic Ultrasound

  • B-complex supplement

  • Activator Methods