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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Can Chiropractic Make a Difference?

Carpal tunnel syndrome causes pain and numbness in the hand. Learn how chiropractic care helps reduce pressure on the median nerve.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is caused by compression of the median nerve as it travels through the wrist. It often results from repetitive hand use, prolonged typing, or poor wrist posture. Traditional care includes wrist braces, medication, or surgery—but chiropractic offers non-invasive alternatives.

At State College Family Chiropractic Center, we assess your entire kinetic chain—from your neck to your hand. Often, CTS symptoms are linked to issues in the cervical spine, shoulder, or forearm muscles. Addressing those upstream can relieve nerve pressure at the wrist.

Our approach may include adjustments to the wrist and spine, soft tissue work, and ergonomic advice to improve your daily movement patterns.

Symptoms:

  • Numbness or tingling in the thumb and fingers
  • Hand weakness or clumsiness
  • Pain that wakes you at night
  • Difficulty gripping or holding objects
  • Symptoms worsen with prolonged hand use

Treatments:

  • Wrist and cervical spine adjustments
  • Myofascial release for forearm and shoulder muscles
  • Nerve flossing and mobility exercises
  • Ergonomic and postural correction
  • Collaboration with specialists when surgical referral is needed