Fanwood Chiropractor Explains How Hand Problems Link to Carpal Tunnel

Chiropractor Eric Chludzinski of Fanwood Back Relief Center explains how we sometimes take our hands for granted and fail to realize just how important they are to our everyday lives.

So when hand function is diminished, the loss can be devastating. Such is the case with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). To anyone who suffers from this disorder, the loss is obvious. Researchers have noted that carpal tunnel syndrome cannot only impact our physical function but by not being able to work or engage in the recreational activities we love, CTS can also adversely impact our mental quality of life.

Chiropractic clinics treat patients with carpal tunnel symptoms in Fanwood in a comprehensive manner. Initially, they try to find the cause of the nerve compression. Sometimes it's at the wrist and sometimes it's dysfunction in the neck that is creating radiating pain down into the hand. Sometimes both the wrist and neck are affected (this is called double crush syndrome). In any case, getting back on to the road of recovery begins with an accurate diagnosis.

If the problem has been long-term, then you may need rehabilitative exercises to restore the strength of your arm muscles and some patients will require different stretching techniques to help loosen tight muscles.

If your neck is out of alignment or has poor posture, this may also need to be corrected for full recovery to occur.

Eating the proper foods that do not add to wrist inflammation may also be a part of your care plan. Whether your carpal tunnel symptoms are a result of a problem in your wrist, hand so or fingers, your neck or both areas our office will identify the source and treat based on our analysis .

The treatment at Fanwood Back Relief Center will be aimed at reducing the inflammation in the area of damage allowing the muscles, tendons and nerves to function formally. Treatment could consist of chiropractic care, physical therapy, laser treatment, spinal decompression therapy, lifestyle modifications or nutritional supplementation.

Let us know if we should have any questions regarding to your symptoms and particular treatment plan.