Nerve
Carpal Tunnel Treatment
The wrist is often not the whole problem.
Median-nerve symptoms are evaluated along the entire nerve path — neck, shoulder, forearm, and wrist. Conservative care addresses each contributing segment so the nerve has room to recover before release surgery is considered.
Serving Whitefish and the Flathead Valley.
What this program delivers
Benefits
- Addresses the whole nerve path — not just the wrist
- Non-surgical and drug-free
- Can help patients postpone or avoid release surgery
- Targets the postural patterns that keep the nerve irritated
- Most patients see nighttime symptoms ease within weeks
Who this program is for
Conditions we treat
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Hand numbness or tingling that wakes you at night
- Grip weakness and dropping objects
- Numbness after typing, driving, or repetitive hand use
- Patients considering carpal tunnel release surgery
How It Works
Your carpal tunnel program, step by step.
01
Full nerve-path exam
Dr. Smith evaluates the neck, shoulder, forearm, and wrist with orthopedic tests that identify upstream contributions.
02
Chiropractic & soft-tissue care
Targeted adjustment and soft-tissue work along the cervical spine, shoulder, and forearm to take pressure off the nerve.
03
Nerve-glide & wrist rehab
Specific nerve-glide exercises and grip and wrist rehab so the nerve recovers and stays decompressed.
04
Workstation & habit coaching
Practical guidance on typing, sleeping position, and daily habits so the symptoms stop coming back.
What to expect
A clear course of care, measured along the way.
First visit
A full nerve-path exam from neck to fingertip identifies every contributing segment.
Weeks 1–4
Chiropractic and soft-tissue care along the nerve path; nighttime symptoms often ease first.
Following weeks
Nerve-glide and wrist rehab plus habit coaching keep the nerve decompressed.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Clinical note: This information is educational and does not replace an individual examination or medical diagnosis. Recommendations depend on your history and findings.
Find out whether carpal tunnel is right for you.
Start with a $47 new patient evaluation and we'll tell you honestly whether we can help.