Carpel Tunnel Therapy

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that occurs when the median nerve is compressed or restricted as it passes through the wrist. The causes of CTS can range from inflammation caused by overuse or chronic health conditions to mechanical injury. Treatment guidelines recommend non-surgical therapies before surgical intervention, except in emergency circumstances like a wrist fracture.

A systematic review of 461 published studies on non-surgical management of CTS found that manual therapies offer the same long-term results as surgery with respect to reducing pain and improving function. Conservative approaches tend to carry fewer risks than surgery, and patients may experience significant improvement within weeks with nonsurgical care instead of months if they go under the knife. Non-surgical treatment options include mobilization techniques, massage therapy techniques, kinesiotaping, and yoga. Among these options, manual therapies outperformed the other available treatments in terms of symptom severity and functional capacity.

If you are suffering from CTS, manual therapies applied to the wrist can be a great choice, especially if your CTS can be traced back to mechanical issues. Morgan Chiropractic offers a range of manual therapies that can help alleviate your symptoms and improve your quality of life. Contact us today to schedule an appointment with Dr. William Morgan and learn more about how we can help you.