Carpal Tunnel Treatment in Grand Rapids MI

Just as nerves can be impinged in your spine by the vertebrae, the skeletal structures in your wrist can pinch nerves and lead to carpal tunnel syndrome. Many people opt for expensive, invasive procedures without realizing there are proven, non-invasive ways to find relief. Carpal tunnel surgery can cost thousands of dollars and still fails to provide lasting relief in roughly four out of ten cases, so it is no surprise that more patients are choosing a conservative approach first.

What carpal tunnel feels like

When the median nerve is irritated by swelling and misalignment in the wrist, you can start to feel tingling or a sense of inflammation through the hand. It is common for patients to report a weakening grip, or that picking up small objects is not as easy as it used to be. Some even describe their hands feeling swollen when no visible swelling is present.

Where it comes from

Some patients can point to a specific hand injury that set off their symptoms. Many others have no idea why the condition developed. Research shows certain jobs carry a higher risk, particularly those involving vibrating tools or repeated use of the wrist and hands. Certain physiological conditions can contribute as well. Carpal tunnel often begins in the dominant hand, though symptoms can affect both, and it occurs more frequently in women.

Here is the part many providers miss: patients with carpal tunnel symptoms in the hands frequently have nerve distress that originates in the spine. That is a key reason procedures aimed only at the hands so often fall short. Symptoms that involve the whole limb may also point to a broader arm and leg pain pattern, which we evaluate as well.

Our approach to carpal tunnel relief

The best care for carpal tunnel syndrome is the care that accounts for the true source of your symptoms. As with most conditions, we recommend starting with non-invasive, inexpensive therapies before considering anything more drastic. Our team develops a therapeutic plan tailored to your condition, and many patients begin to notice relief after just a few adjustments.

Wrist and hand work is a natural fit for this office. Extremity adjusting is a strength of the practice, and as an Advanced Certified Activator Methods chiropractor, Dr. McAllister can deliver precise, low-force corrections to the small joints of the wrist as comfortably as to the spine. No twisting, no cracking, just specific care where the problem actually is.

Our team at Kentwood Family Chiropractic understands the frustration that comes with carpal tunnel syndrome, and we want to help you overcome it for good.