Carpal Tunnel & Hand Numbness Help in Sarasota
The spot that hurts isn’t always where the problem starts.
Numb fingers at night. Dropping your coffee cup. Tingling every time you type or grip a club. The nerves that reach your hand start in your neck, so we check the whole path for Sarasota, Bradenton, and Lakewood Ranch patients.
NeuFit and the Neubie help retrain grip and forearm strength.
What may be behind hand numbness
Carpal tunnel involves pressure on the median nerve at the wrist. Similar symptoms can also come from irritation where nerve roots leave the neck, or from tight spots at the shoulder or elbow.
Sometimes a nerve is irritated in more than one place along its path. Desk work, phone use, lifting, and repetitive sports motions can all add up.
does this sound familiar?
- Your hands go numb and wake you up at night
- Your thumb and first fingers tingle when you type or drive
- Your grip feels weak and you drop things
- You have neck pain and tingling down your arm
- Wrist braces haven’t made a difference
How we help hand numbness
Depending on what your exam shows, your plan may include:
Full Nerve Exam
From the neck to the fingertips, including strength, sensation, and reflexes, plus digital X-rays if needed to see the position and condition of your cervical spine.
Adjustments
Specific adjustments to the neck, upper back, and extremities as your exam calls for.
Neuro-Fitness
NeuFit and the Neubie device help retrain grip and forearm strength.
Workstation & Home Tips
Simple changes and exercises that take pressure off the nerve day to day.
When to get medical care first: Get medical care quickly for sudden weakness in an arm or hand, especially with facial droop or trouble speaking. Steady loss of muscle at the base of the thumb or numbness that never lets up also needs prompt evaluation. Nerve testing (EMG) may be part of a good workup, and we are happy to coordinate with your physician.
Frequently asked questions
Can a chiropractor help carpal tunnel?
Many patients with hand numbness improve with care focused on the neck, upper body, and wrist. Your exam tells us whether you are a good fit.
Why would you check my neck for a hand problem?
The nerves to your hand start in the neck. Irritation anywhere along that path may cause tingling or weakness in the hand.
Do I need surgery?
Some cases do. Many people try conservative care first, and we will tell you honestly if your exam points toward a surgical consult.
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