Carpal Tunnel
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatments
Avoid Surgery. Get Real Relief.
If wrist pain, tingling fingers, or hand weakness are making daily tasks feel impossible, it could be carpal tunnel syndrome. And while surgery is often the first option people hear about, it’s not your only choice … or your best one.
At Olympia Chiropractic & Physical Therapy, we offer a conservative, non-invasive approach that targets the root of the problem — not just the symptoms.
What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome happens when the median nerve, which runs from your neck down to your hand, gets compressed as it passes through a narrow passageway in your wrist called the carpal tunnel. This pressure can cause:
- Tingling or numbness in the thumb, index, middle, and half of the ring finger
- Burning pain in the wrist or hand
- A weak grip or trouble picking up small objects
- A feeling of swelling even if none is present
For many, symptoms start gradually and worsen over time; especially with repetitive motion or overuse of the hands.
What Causes It?
Sometimes, it stems from a specific wrist injury. Other times, the root issue is higher up; like nerve irritation in the neck or upper spine. In fact, when symptoms affect both hands, the spine is often the true source of the problem.
Contributing factors can include:
- Repetitive hand motions (typing, tools, etc.)
- Jobs using vibrating equipment
- Previous wrist trauma
- Hormonal or metabolic imbalances (e.g. thyroid or pituitary disorders)
- Structural differences — women are 3x more likely to be affected due to smaller carpal tunnels
Why Chiropractic Care Works
Here’s the problem: most conventional treatments focus on the wrist but ignore the spine (where the median nerve originates). That’s a big reason why up to 40% of carpal tunnel surgeries don’t provide lasting relief.
At Olympia Chiropractic & Physical Therapy, we take a more complete approach:
- We assess your entire nerve pathway — from neck to fingers
- We correct spinal misalignments that might be irritating the nerve
- We realign the small bones of the wrist
- We use soft tissue therapies to reduce inflammation and restore function
This combination often leads to noticeable relief — without the cost, downtime, or risk of surgery.
A Smarter First Step
Surgery can cost between $6,000 and $11,000, and many patients still report lingering symptoms afterward. That’s why it makes sense to start with a safer, more affordable option.
Our care is:
- Non-invasive
- Custom-tailored to your unique situation
- Root-cause focused
- Backed by experience — we’ve helped hundreds of patients avoid surgery and get back to using their hands pain-free
Get the Help You Need
Don’t settle for temporary fixes or jump straight to surgery. Let’s find out what’s really causing your carpal tunnel symptoms – and fix it at the source! Call Olympia Chiropractic & Physical Therapy today to book your consultation.