Upper Cervical Chiropractor for Carpal Tunnel Relief in New York

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Carpal tunnel syndrome can affect anyone at any age. This common yet painful disturbance in nerve function is estimated to impact as many as 5% of adults. If left untreated, the pain, numbness and tingling in your hand or arm usually get worse. So, it’s essential to develop a treatment plan to address the condition before the symptoms intensify or cause permanent nerve damage. Upper cervical chiropractic care may offer you relief.

At Upper Cervical Chiropractic of New York, our goal is to educate the communities of White Plains and beyond about the benefits of upper cervical care. Learn how our NY chiropractor uses an advanced spinal correction technique for carpal tunnel syndrome.

What Is Carpal Tunnel?

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when the median nerve in the wrist is pinched or compressed. The tunnel-like structure of the wrist — which includes eight small carpal bones, plus a ligament and flexor tendons — is called the carpal tunnel.

The median nerve runs from the forearm and into the hand through the carpal tunnel. This essential nerve serves as a pathway for sensory cells in the hand. Any damage to the carpal tunnel structures, or swelling or pressure inside this narrow space, can squeeze or irritate this nerve, leading to CTS symptoms in the fingers, wrist or arm. Symptoms may include:

  • Tingling
  • Weakness
  • Numbness
  • Pain

Causes of Carpal Tunnel

Carpal tunnel syndrome is most often triggered by repetitive motions that cause the wrist to flex and extend. Certain activities can cause the protective sheaths around each tendon to swell and thicken, placing pressure on the median nerve. Examples of repetitive motions that can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome include:

  • Typing
  • Knitting
  • Assembly work
  • Playing the piano

Injury or diseases like arthritis, thyroid disorders and diabetes may also lead to CTS.

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  • What Is an Upper Cervical Chiropractor?

    Standard treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome often includes a splint to immobilize the wrist, medication, injections or even surgery as a last resort. However, an operation can lead to months or years of recovery and uncertain outcomes. That’s why many are turning to chiropractic care for CTS relief.

    At UCC of New York, our upper cervical chiropractor uses the NUCCA technique to treat carpal tunnel. Named after the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association, this painless spinal correction procedure takes pressure off your nervous system by restoring your spine to its proper position.

Upper Cervical Care for Carpal Tunnel

The NUCCA approach can help treat the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. When you come to UCC of New York, our NUCCA practitioner will examine your neck, spine and wrist to ensure that CTS is the cause of your symptoms. A group of nerves come from the mid and lower neck region, branching into the arms, hands and fingers. Any pressure on these nerves, especially the median nerve, may be responsible for your CTS symptoms.

When you come to our White Plains chiropractor for carpal tunnel treatment, our aim is to ease your symptoms by restoring proper body balance using the NUCCA procedure.

Contact UCC of New York Chiropractor for Carpal Tunnel

If you’re experiencing wrist pain, numbness or tingling in your arm or hand, we invite you to reach out to UCC of New York. Our chiropractor, Dr. George Gertner, specializes in the NUCCA technique and would be pleased to apply this holistic approach for carpal tunnel syndrome. So, contact us today to learn more.

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Dr. George Gertner is a family man, healer, philanthropist, author of “The Gift of Hope”, public speaker, and founder of one of the world’s busiest Upper Cervical Chiropractic clinics.

After receiving his bachelors degree in biology from Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY Dr. Gertner moved to Atlanta, GA to attend Life University. Before graduation, Dr. Gertner had a severe injury to his lower back. Traditional chiropractic procedures were not providing relief until he met a chiropractor that specialized in NUCCA (National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association.)

Then he spent the next two years mentoring from one of the best Upper Cervical doctors; learning in the same office that helped change his life. After two years, Dr. Gertner returned home to New York to open his own office. He currently is one of less than 300 NUCCA chiropractors worldwide.

Dr. Gertner has been featured numerous times in Chiropractic Monthly Magazine for his expertise in treating Trigeminal Neuralgia and Myofascial Pain. Dr.Gertner has lectured locally and nationwide discussing various symptoms using the Upper Cervical technique.

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