Spinal Care and Carpal Tunnel Relief: The Two Go Hand-in-Hand Causing numbness in the hands and fingers, carpal tunnel syndrome is a debilitating condition that affects the medial nerve, a portion of the forearm, hand and wrist. Traditionally thought to be injury-related, rest, reduced activities, ice, and brace or splint immobilization of the affected hand are common treatments. Doctors of Chiropractic know that the medial nerve is part of the peripheral nerve system (which essentially connects spine and limb nerves together), and research shows when cervical spinal nerve roots are compressed, it leads to double-crush syndrome. To alleviate symptoms of carpal tunnel, this may mean Chiropractors need to adjust both the cervical spine and the affected hand and arm for effective care.
Posted on: Sat, 09 Nov 2013 00:09:50 +0000
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