Carpal Tunnel

Numbness and tingling in your hand can feel like a mystery that leaves you frustrated. You might assume the source is your wrist, but the trouble can actually start in your neck. Nerve roots in the neck, especially those around the 6th and 7th bones, send signals down to your hand. When a disc, joint, or other issue in the neck causes pressure, the result can be the same dull pain and tingling that many experience with carpal tunnel syndrome.

You may be facing constant discomfort that affects daily activities. Simple tasks—holding a coffee cup, typing at a computer, or even spending time with family—can become challenging. Sleep may suffer, and your overall quality of life can drop. The problem may seem isolated to your hand, but the source might be closer to your head. This hidden cause can leave you wondering why treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome seems to fall short.

I recall a patient named Terry, a retired seamstress, who experienced pain and weakness in her left hand. She could barely hold her coffee cup and was losing sleep while missing out on family time. After adjustments that focused on her neck, Terry found relief. She even began hiking again and rediscovered simple joys. Her case shows how addressing the neck can clear up symptoms in the hand.

Studies back up this approach. Research on chiropractic adjustments in carpal tunnel syndrome showed a significant boost in grip strength and improvements in nerve function. These changes occurred after specific adjustments to the cervical spine, as well as the elbow and wrist. A careful look at the neck can reveal that nerve compression higher up might be the real culprit. When the root of the problem is identified and treated, everyday tasks return with ease.

If you live in or near Cranston, RI, a local chiropractor can help you find answers. A detailed check of your neck and upper spine might be the step that changes how you feel. Addressing the issue early can stop it from affecting your sleep, work, and time with loved ones. You deserve to enjoy life without the burden of unexplained hand pain.

Taking control of your well-being begins with finding the right care. A skilled chiropractor in Cranston, RI offers an approach that targets the source of the problem. Relief is possible when attention is given to the neck, helping to restore function and ease discomfort in the hand.

References:
Feuer, N. (2017, June 20). Carpal Tunnel Syndrome vs. Cervical Radiculopathy. Spine-Health. 

LinkValente, R., & Gibson, H. (1994). Chiropractic manipulation in carpal tunnel syndrome. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 17(4), 246-249. PMID: 8046280. Link