Nerve Compression
Carpal Tunnel Treatment
In Kent, WA.
Carpal tunnel syndrome results from compression of the median nerve at the wrist, often related to repetitive hand use. Chiropractic evaluation looks at wrist, forearm, and cervical spine contributions to symptoms.
Overview
Understanding Carpal Tunnel
Carpal tunnel syndrome results from compression of the median nerve at the wrist, often related to repetitive hand use. Chiropractic evaluation looks at wrist, forearm, and cervical spine contributions to symptoms. Our evaluation determines the specific cause before recommending adjustments, soft tissue therapy, or rehabilitative exercise.
Common Signs
Signs Of Carpal Tunnel To Watch For
Numbness In The Thumb Or Fingers
Tingling At Night
Grip Weakness
Wrist Pain With Use
Common Causes
What Causes Carpal Tunnel?
Repetitive Hand & Wrist Use
Repeated gripping or wrist motion can gradually compress the median nerve at the wrist.
Desk & Computer Work
Long hours of typing or mouse use with poor wrist positioning is a common contributing factor.
Cervical Spine Contribution
Nerve irritation originating in the neck can contribute to or worsen wrist and hand symptoms.
Our Approach
How We Treat Carpal Tunnel
Wrist, Forearm & Neck Exam
We evaluate the wrist and forearm alongside the cervical spine, since both can contribute to symptoms.
Identifying Nerve Involvement
We assess where along the nerve pathway the irritation is most likely originating.
A Plan Addressing The Full Picture
Your plan may address wrist, forearm, and cervical spine factors rather than the wrist alone.
Numbness At Night Is A Common Early Sign Worth Addressing
Waking up with numb or tingling fingers is often one of the earliest carpal tunnel signs, and it tends to progress if the underlying wrist, forearm, or neck contributors aren't addressed. An evaluation can help identify what's driving the nerve irritation.
Carpal Tunnel Treatment FAQ
It's often associated with repetitive hand or wrist use, but other factors including neck nerve involvement can contribute — our exam evaluates the full picture.
Treatment may address wrist, forearm, and cervical spine factors contributing to nerve irritation; your specific plan depends on exam findings.
Not always — repetitive hand use is a common factor, but wrist positioning and even cervical spine nerve involvement can contribute.
Mild cases sometimes improve with activity changes, but persistent numbness or weakness is worth an evaluation rather than waiting to see if it resolves.
Recommendations depend on your specific exam findings — we build a plan around what's contributing to your symptoms rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Related Conditions
Also Commonly Treated Together
Dealing with carpal tunnel?
Call 253-631-7933 or request an appointment — we'll start with an exam to understand what's causing your symptoms.