If you occasionally wake up in the middle of the night to your hand tingling and you have a couple of fingers that are numb, the first thought many people have is that they simply must've slept on their hand. Over time, you may start to notice a problem during the day as well, including longer periods of numbness and tingling and difficulty squeezing things. These symptoms may be the result of carpal tunnel. The good news is, surgery isn't the only carpal tunnel treatment. Treatment at Caring Chiropractic Center for carpal tunnel in Coon Rapids MN may be the answer for pain relief.

How Do You Get Rid of Carpal Tunnel?

WHAT IS CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME?

Your chiropractor may diagnoses carpal tunnel if the nerve that runs down your forearm into your hand (median nerve) is compressed in the carpal tunnel, a narrow tunnel in the wrist with soft tissue and bone. The compression often causes numbness or pain in your hand and wrist. Carpal tunnel surgery is a common, yet invasive way to correct the problem and it doesn't always eliminate the symptoms. During the surgery, a surgeon cuts the transverse carpal ligament in order to release the pressure on the nerves and carpal bones. Recovery time after the surgery is generally 6-12 weeks.

CHIROPRACTIC CARE FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

The good news is that there is an alternative approach to pain relief and treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome. Treatment from our chiropractor in Coon Rapids MN is extremely effective in treating the symptoms of carpal tunnel. Chiropractic care for carpal tunnel syndrome may include treatments, such as adjusting the wrist, arm and upper spine to relieve pressure on the nerves and bone, physical therapy, ultrasound, which helps to relax tightened muscles and/or wrist supports.

There is a simple (unofficial) test you can do at home to check to see if you may have carpal tunnel syndrome. Simply place your hands back to back and if there is an increase in tingling, numbness or pain, it may be an indication that you have a carpal tunnel problem.

Experience Relief with Our Coon Rapids MN Chiropractor

If you suspect you may have carpal tunnel syndrome, contact Caring Chiropractic Center today to schedule an appointment for an exam and consultation.