Carpal Tunnel FAQs

Carpal tunnel is a common work injury that can be painful and debilitating. However, chiropractic care can alleviate pain from this condition. At Duben Holistic Chiropractic Center in Westlake Village, CA, our chiropractor offers natural treatment for carpal tunnel and many other conditions. Here are some common questions about carpal tunnel.

Where Is Carpal Tunnel Pain Located?

Carpal tunnel is pain caused by an irritation of the median nerve. The carpel tunnel is on the inside of your hand. It is a narrow passage in your wrist with ligaments and bones around it. The median nerve runs from your forearm through the passage to your hand. If the nerve is pinched or compressed by the carpal tunnel, it causes pain.

What Are the Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel?

The usual symptoms of carpal tunnel are pain and numbness in your hand or arm. The pain is usually located on the thumb side of the hand. 

What Causes Carpal Tunnel?

Many things can irritate the median nerve. It can be a broken wrist that leads to a narrowing of the carpal tunnel. It can be the inflammation that accompanies rheumatoid arthritis. Typing on a computer every day or any other repetitive motions can lead to carpal tunnel. 

How Is Carpal Tunnel Diagnosed?

Our chiropractor will ask some questions to determine how long you have had symptoms and what symptoms you have. A physical exam will be conducted to ensure that you don’t have any other underlying conditions. Our chiropractor will also ask about your lifestyle and medical history.

Will Carpal Tunnel Go Away on Its Own?

If carpal tunnel is left untreated, your condition could worsen. You should not ignore the pain. You may end up with permanent damage to the median nerve. 

How Can Chiropractic Care Help?

Chiropractic care provides a non-invasive, drug-free solution to carpal tunnel pain. Our chiropractor will create a personalized treatment plan for you. We may use chiropractic adjustments to realign the body and alleviate tension and pain. We also use laser therapy. Cold laser therapy uses beams of light that pass through the skin. The laser reduces inflammation and pain, and promotes natural healing in the body.

Our chiropractor may also give you stretching and strengthening exercises to help your wrist recover. We will work with you and suggest lifestyle or ergonomic changes so your carpal tunnel pain does not reoccur. 

Schedule an Appointment with Our Chiropractor in Westlake Village, CA 

If you are experiencing symptoms of carpal tunnel, we can help. At Duben Holistic Chiropractic Center in Westlake Village, CA, our chiropractor provides safe, effective treatment for carpal tunnel and other conditions. We will help you return to a pain-free life. To schedule an appointment, call us today at (805) 494-1339.