Chiropractic interventions may help relieve patients of discomfort and dysfunction while offering long-term, nonsurgical management of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
There was significant improvement in perceived comfort and function, nerve conduction and finger sensation overall
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1998 (Jun); 21 (5): 317–326
Significant increase in grip strength and normalization of motor and sensory latencies were noted. Orthopedic tests were negative. Symptoms dissipated.
CONCLUSION: In this case study, chiropractic made a demonstrable difference through objective and subjective outcomes. Further investigations using double-blind, cross-over designs with larger samples are warranted.
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1994 (May); 17 (4): 246–249
Dr. Susan MacKinnon professor of surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The high failure rate of surgery has caused her to rethink the cause of CTS: “Unnatural postures for extended periods creating pressure on the nerves in the neck, leading to neurological and other symptoms…even when extremity surgery improves the peripheral symptoms such as numbness in the hands, other associated problems like neck stiffness and shoulder pain persist, J Hand Surg [Am]. 1994 (Sep);19 (5): 873-883
Analysis of posttreatment cases revealed statistically significant improvements in several strength measures of up to 25% over pretreatment values. Significant improvement was also shown in several range of motion measures of up to 22%. Finally, a significant reduction of 15% in pain and distress ratings was demonstrated in the posttreatment cases. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 1990 (Nov-Dec);13 (9): 507-520
67% to 75% of patients studied who had carpal tunnel syndrome or ulnar neuropathy also had spine nerve root irritation. Lancet. 1973 (Aug 18);2 (7825): 359-662
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