Nerve Mobility and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Published on under Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Stand sideways to a wall and place the palm of your hand on it, fingers pointing downward, elbow partially bent.
- Slowly straighten the elbow, feeling for the forearm to tighten up.
- Bend your neck sideways toward the wall when the elbow is straight and away from the wall when the elbow is bent and repeat.
Doctors of chiropractic often treat CTS patients with a multimodal approach that includes manual therapies, nerve gliding exercises, nocturnal wrist splints, activity modification, and supplemental/dietary changes. These approaches are all aimed at reducing pressure on the median nerve and to allow for nerve mobility to return to normal. If the patient history indicates that other issues—such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, and other conditions—may contribute to the patient’s symptoms, then co-management with a primary care doctor or other specialist may be required to achieve a successful treatment outcome.
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