Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment in Vancouver: Massage Therapy and Chiropractic Treatment

What is carpal tunnel syndrome?

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a nerve condition that causes numbness, tingling, and pain in the fingers and forearms. This happens when one of the major nerves, the median nerve, is chronically compressed as it travels through your forearms, the wrist, and into the hand. The hands may even feel swollen or ‘puffy’. You may be tempted to ‘shake’ out your fingers and wrists or rub your hands for some relief. It commonly occurs when you use your hands a lot, sleep in extreme flexion or extension wrist positions, or when pregnant. Learn more about how our team at Omni Health and Wellness can help!

Vancouver Chiro Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome:

The chiropractor at our clinic has successful experience for treating carpal tunnel syndrome. Myofascial release is done to promote proper lengthening of the muscles in the forearms that compress the median nerve. In addition, gentle mobilizations to the 8 carpal bones found in the wrist are done to promote enough space for the median nerve to pass through. Finally, stretches and exercises are provided to help with the healing of this condition.

Vancouver Massage Therapy Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome:

Our Vancouver RMT is trained to treat the tight muscles that can affect carpal tunnel syndrome! There are several muscles in the arm and forearm muscles where the median nerve can be compressed. Our RMT may examine and treat the flexor digitorum superficialis, pronator teres muscle, and the biceps muscle. Treating these muscles properly may help with the longterm numbness, tingling, and pain that is felt in carpal tunnel syndrome.

Start managing your carpal tunnel syndrome today with massage therapy and chiropractic care!