When looking at the treatment options for carpal tunnel syndrome, some patients may opt for a trial of conservative care before surgery in mild to moderate cases.
As a Tulsa chiropractor, I recommend treatment that incorporates myofascial release techniques into some possible solutions for the condition. Here's why:
The connective tissue that surrounds the muscles in the body can become restricted and tight in cases of repetitive strain. Much like wearing a tight shirt would cause restriction with movement ' tension in the connective tissue in a body part would also cause compression and restriction.
Releasing the fascia allows your muscles to move freely again.
Additionally, adjusting the wrist/carpal bones may provide great benefit to help reduce the compression that may be hitting the median nerve ' the nerve at play with carpal tunnel syndrome compression.
Sitting in front of a computer all day in addition to typing creates more opportunity for the muscles in the forearm to grow tense and tight ' potentially contributing to the compression in this type of injury.
- Dr. Michael Lau, Tulsa chiropractor
Natural Health & Chiropractic Center
6130 S Maplewood Ave # D, Tulsa, OK