Carpal Tunnel Relief

 Are you having pain

tingling

numbness in the hand and wrist area? You might have carpal tunnel syndrome. What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is the compression of the median nerve. The median nerve originates from the neck here

goes down to the middle of the arm

through this tunnel called the carpal tunnel to your hands and to your fingers.

Certain things that can cause this is overuse. Whether you’re working at a computer doing certain repetitive motions at work

pre existing health conditions

as well as women are two to three times more likely to experience carpal tunnel syndrome. The median nerve can get compressed and pinched by this tough fibrous tissue called the flexor retinaculum here at your wrist.

A couple of ways to treat carpal tunnel syndrome is certain stretches

certain exercises

joint mobilization

modified work duties or activities throughout your day

as well as specific chiropractic treatments. Here at Optmz State we do a full on assessment of the whole area. from the forearms all the way down to the hands and wrists.

Assess the specific carpal bones and areas of your wrist that are restricted. We do a specific chiropractic adjustment

So to help relieve the pain and tensioning on that nerve. If you think you’re experiencing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome like symptoms

give us a call today. Don’t wait. I’m Doctor Jerald. Your Tracy, California chiropractor.

Hope to see you soon.