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Chiropractic Helps Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Dr. Jerrad Swanson DC, FMT, DN1 sees a lot of patients struggling with carpal tunnel syndrome in our busy Lincoln chiropractic practice. While some people think that the source of this wrist-related pain is muscular, it's actually a syndrome that stems from the nerves--and not just the nerves in your hands.

Research Supports Chiropractic Helps With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Recent research published in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy evaluated 71 women between the ages of 35 and 59 who were diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. Upon investigating the subjects' neck range of motion, the researchers found that the women had less cervical mobility when compared to a healthy control group.

In addition, it was also observed that the level of the women's reported carpal tunnel discomfort was linked to the lateral flexion of the cervical spine. In short, the less range of motion in the neck, the higher the level of pain.

This research is very important, as you cannot effectively treat a condition until you fully understand its cause. By recognizing that the root of carpal tunnel issues is in the neck, this means that natural approaches like chiropractic can often restore normal function, reducing the need for risky surgery.

If you are suffering from carpal tunnel pain, call our Lincoln office and ask how Dr. Jerrad Swanson DC, FMT, DN1 can help you get relief!

Sources

De-la-Llave-Rincon A et al. (2011, May). Women with carpal tunnel syndrome show restricted cervical range of motion. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy;41(5):305-10.
Simon H. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. University of Maryland Medical Center. Updated May 6, 2012. Retrieved from https://umm.edu/health/medical/reports/articles/carpal-tunnel-syndrome on November 2, 2015.

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May 18, 2020
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Dr. Jerrad Swanson, DC, FMT, DN1

Dr. Jerrad Swanson is originally from St. Paul Nebraska. He attended undergrad at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln & following undergraduate school he attended Cleveland Chiropractic College in Overland Park, Kansas where he earned his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree in 2018. When he isn't at work Dr. Swanson enjoys exercising and being active with his 2 children Maeve and Breccan. Dr. Jerrad takes a whole-body approach to healthcare. He has a specialized interest in family care and sports injuries seeing many UNL athletes from several sports. He is certified in many soft tissue treatments including IASTIM, Faktor (Graston techniques), Kinesiotaping, and Dry Needling Level 1. He has also attended Webster seminars and is well-versed in treating through full-term pregnancies, infants, and children.