Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment in Austin
That tingling in your fingers, the hand weakness when you grip a coffee mug, the “pins and needles” that wakes you up at night, may feel small at first, then become the thing you plan your day around. Carpal tunnel syndrome happens when the median nerve gets irritated as it passes through a narrow space in the wrist. With more hours on laptops, phones, tools, and repetitive tasks, our PJ chiropractor is seeing more people dealing with these symptoms, and not just office workers.
Symptoms Don’t Look the Same for Everyone
No two people are the same, so symptoms can vary a lot. Some people feel numbness in the thumb and first two fingers. Others notice burning, clumsiness, or pain that travels up the forearm. For some, it flares after long stretches of typing. For others, it hits hardest at night, then fades during the day. Even the “same” symptom can have different drivers, such as wrist mechanics, tendon irritation, swelling, posture, or how the shoulder and neck load the arm.
When It Isn’t Truly Carpal Tunnel
Symptoms Don’t Look the Same for Everyone
Your visit is designed to uncover the “why” behind your symptoms. We’ll review your history, work habits, and how symptoms change throughout the day. Then we’ll check wrist and hand mechanics, nerve tension, grip strength, posture, and how the neck, shoulder, and elbow may be influencing the nerve pathway. The goal is simple: figure out what’s actually irritated, and what’s keeping it that way.
Care That Matches Your Pattern
Because presentations differ, care should too. Dr. Steven Hamvay is trained in the TTAPs approach, which tailors adjustments and hands-on care to each individual. When carpal tunnel is confirmed, care often focuses on improving range of motion, relieving nerve irritation, and addressing related areas that typically add strain, such as the neck, elbow, or shoulder. Depending on your needs, visits may include gentle adjustments, soft tissue work, and guided stretches or exercises you can do at home.
Long-Term Solutions for Healthier Hands and Wrists
Relief is great, staying comfortable is even better. Long-term solutions often include small, repeatable changes that reduce stress on the wrist and nerve over time. That may include adjusting your workstation, limiting device time, improving wrist positioning during training or work, and using simple mobility and strengthening drills for the hand, wrist, and forearm. Think of it as better “wrist hygiene” for real life.
Schedule Your Consultation
While hand and wrist symptoms may be distracting, they can also be addressed with the right plan. Call us or book online with Motion Chiropractic to schedule your consultation in Austin.
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