About Carpal tunnel

The major nerve controlling the thumb, index and parts of the middle and ring finger is called the median nerve. From the tip of your fingers it travels through the bones in your wrist, your elbow, up your arm, through your shoulder and neck and finally to your spinal cord. Problems can develop in one or more of these areas. The carpal “tunnel” is formed by bones in the wrist. The median nerve, tendons and blood vessels pass through this opening. If one or more of the bones forming this tunnel should “collapse” then inflammation, nerve pressure and painful symptoms can result. The median nerve connects to the spinal cord through openings between several bones in the lower neck. When these spinal bones lose their normal motion or position, they can cause problems in the fingers and wrist. After a thorough examination at the Ipswich Spine Clinic, you will receive specific adjustments where necessary to help normalise structure and reduce nerve irritation. When given time, conservative chiropractic care has produced excellent results with carpal tunnel problems – without the need for drugs or surgery.