As experienced Beaverton chiropractors, we have had many patients ask us if we can do anything to relieve a sudden pain that showed up in their hands, wrists, and/or forearms. If you are not familiar with what carpal tunnel syndrome is, but feel that you may have been experiencing just that type of pain, then please, read on.

What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and How Can My Beaverton Chiropractors Help It?

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons defines carpal tunnel syndrome as a “common condition that causes numbness, tingling and pain in the hand and forearm” (AAOS, 2022). In the worst instances of it, carpal tunnel syndrome can make your hands and wrists become so weak or numb that it can be hard to hold on to everyday objects without inadvertently dropping them. 

Have you ever observed someone who does a lot of typing on a computer keyboard for many hours a day? If you noticed, sometimes they may have paused to rub the lower part of their hands and wrists.

People who have jobs that require them to be at a desk make up a large portion of patients who have been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition that if left untreated can get severely worse over time. So, it is very important to inform your Beaverton chiropractor if you have been feeling this type of ongoing pain.

Contact Your Beaverton Chiropractors for Carpal Tunnel Relief

Carpal tunnel syndrome can also be hereditary and may even occur in some women during pregnancy because of swelling and changes in hormones. Contact us today at Walker Road Chiro if you feel that carpal tunnel syndrome may be creeping up on you, and we’ll help you with it now before the condition gets worse.