Carpal Tunnel Relief in Colorado Springs
Natural, Non-Surgical Treatment for Lasting Relief
If you’re experiencing numbness, tingling, or pain in your hands and wrists, you’re not alone. At Freedom Chiropractic, our Colorado Springs chiropractors have successfully helped hundreds of residents find lasting relief from carpal tunnel syndrome without surgery or medications through our comprehensive, evidence-based approach.
Understanding Why Your Carpal Tunnel Treatment Hasn’t Worked
Many people don’t realize that carpal tunnel symptoms often originate far from the wrist itself. While the carpal tunnel is located in the wrist, the underlying cause frequently stems from interference or impingement in the neck. The median nerve travels from your cervical spine, through your shoulder and arm, and into your hand through the carpal tunnel. When any structure along this pathway becomes misaligned or compressed, it creates the numbness, tingling, and pain associated with carpal tunnel syndrome.
We’re always looking at the entire kinetic chain—the cervical spine, the shoulder, the elbow, and the wrist. Because the hand and wrist form the last portion of this chain, interference anywhere along that pathway can manifest as carpal tunnel symptoms. This explains why many conventional treatments focusing only on the wrist provide only temporary relief.
Symptoms We Successfully Treat
Our Colorado Springs patients come to us experiencing numbness or tingling in the thumb, index, middle, and ring fingers, hand pain that wakes them at night, weakness when gripping objects, pain radiating up the forearm, and difficulty with fine motor tasks like buttoning shirts or typing. Many have already tried wrist splints, physical therapy focused only on the wrist, or steroid injections with limited success.
Our Comprehensive Evaluation Process
Our doctors have over 20 years of experience treating carpal tunnel syndrome in Colorado Springs and has helped over hundreds of patients avoid surgery. Your 45-60 minute initial evaluation includes detailed health history, postural analysis, orthopedic and neurological testing specific to carpal tunnel syndrome, digital range of motion assessment of the cervical spine, and extremity evaluation of the entire upper body kinetic chain from neck to fingertips.
When you visit us for carpal tunnel syndrome, we conduct specific muscle testing and examine the entire upper body to identify all contributing factors. Common issues we discover include misalignments in the cervical spine affecting nerve pathways, a dropped lunate bone (a key bone in the wrist) compressing the median nerve, elbow misalignments that affect wrist mechanics, muscle imbalances throughout the arm and shoulder, and thoracic outlet compression where nerves exit the neck region.
Our Treatment Approach
Our carpal tunnel treatment includes specific adjustments to restore proper alignment in the spine, shoulder, elbow, and wrist, along with targeted exercises to strengthen supporting muscles. We also provide stretches to release tight forearm muscles and neuromuscular re-education techniques. This multi-faceted approach addresses all contributing factors rather than just masking symptoms.
Most patients notice initial improvement in nighttime symptoms within the first two weeks. Significant reduction in numbness and tingling during daily activities typically occurs by weeks three to four, with substantial improvement in grip strength by weeks six to eight. The typical treatment plan involves two to three visits per week for the first month, then one to two visits weekly as we progress into rehabilitation and strengthening phases. Complete treatment usually takes eight to twelve weeks, though every case is unique.
| Treatment Comparison: What Works Best? | Success Rate | Recovery Time | Addresses Root Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Chiropractic | 75-85% | 6-12 weeks | Yes |
| Wrist Splints Only | 20-30% | Temporary | No |
| Steroid Injections | 50-60% | 3-6 months | No |
| Surgery | 75-90% | 3-6 months | Sometimes |
Patient Success Stories
We’ve helped numerous patients avoid surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome. One patient had been receiving physical therapy for months with limited improvement. Once we added specific adjustments to his wrist and neck, his condition improved dramatically. The alignment correction enhanced the benefits of his rehabilitation exercises, creating lasting relief.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is it too late to avoid surgery?
Get Started Today
Contact Freedom Chiropractic to schedule your comprehensive evaluation and discover a natural, effective approach to lasting carpal tunnel relief without surgery.
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