Carpal tunnel syndrome is an overuse disorder that is most commonly diagnosed in middle-aged women. It is characterized by inflammation and irritation of the median nerve at the wrist. Therefore, causing debilitating pain and numbness in the hand and fingers. Murphy and colleagues (2014) reported a case study on the chiropractic care of an American 57 year old woman experiencing pain and discomfort for 8 and 10 months on the left and right hand, respectively. She was unable to work because her hands were not capable of using a mouse and keyboard. The patient had not received medical intervention prior to seeking chiropractic care. After only 5 visits of Chiropractic care over the course of one month along with prescribed exercises and a brace, the patient reported no more pain and discontinued using her brace. She was then able to participate in work and resume life without pain.
Chiropractic therapy is an alternative to invasive and pharmacological interventions for assisting the improvement of health and natural function of the body. When repetitive motions are performed consistently over time without care, damage can happen to the body.
We often take our hands for granted. Many of the tasks that we do every day require us to use our fingers, hands, wrists, and arms. Especially in today’s day and age, when we are always typing on our smart phones, tablets and computers. The symptoms resulting from carpal tunnel syndrome radiates through the nervous system. Therefore, it is no wonder that seeing a practitioner that specializes in spinal care would alleviate the pain, numbness and tingling experienced.
Jonathan Murphy, Rod Floyd, Christopher Varnum, Joel Alcantara. Resolution of Bilateral Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Following Subluxation Based Chiropractic Care: A Case Study. Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research. 2014; 4: 206-210.
