Conditions We Help
Carpal Tunnel
Numbness and tingling in the hand isn't always a wrist problem. Dr. Kim follows the nerve all the way back to find where the pressure starts.
The nerves that serve your hand travel a long way: from the neck, through the shoulder and arm, to the wrist. Carpal-tunnel-type symptoms (numbness, tingling, weakness, and night-time aching) can come from pressure anywhere along that path, not just at the wrist. Dr. Kim's whole focus is taking pressure off the nervous system, so she looks at the full route to find where the irritation actually begins.
Sound familiar?
- Numbness or tingling in the fingers and hand
- Weak grip or dropping things
- Aching that wakes you at night
- Wrist-focused treatment that hasn't helped
How Dr. Kim helps
- Assessing the nerve's full path from the neck down
- Correcting forward vertebrae and compensation
- Taking pressure off the nervous system
- Specific, corrective care
Follow the nerve to the source
Treating the wrist when the pressure starts at the neck is why so much carpal-tunnel care disappoints. Dr. Kim follows the nerve back and works to relieve it where it actually begins.
Start with the $29 new patient special or call 860-495-0362.
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How Dr. Kim treats carpal tunnel
Questions
Carpal Tunnel: Frequently Asked
Why would a chiropractor help carpal tunnel?
Because the nerves to the hand start at the neck and travel through the shoulder and arm. Pressure anywhere along that path can cause hand symptoms, so addressing only the wrist can miss the real source. Dr. Kim looks at the whole route.
Can you tell if mine is coming from the neck?
An exam helps identify where the pressure is. Start with a consultation and Dr. Kim will tell you honestly whether she can help.
How do I begin?
Start with the $29 new patient special. Call 860-495-0362.
I've tried a wrist brace and it didn't help. What now?
Braces and wrist-only treatments can fall short when the irritation actually starts higher up the nerve's path. Dr. Kim assesses the whole route from the neck down to find where the pressure begins, which is often what those approaches miss. She'll examine you and tell you honestly whether she can help.
How soon might I notice a difference?
It varies from person to person, since it depends on how long the nerve has been irritated and how much compensation the body has built up. Some people notice changes early, others need more time. Dr. Kim will give you an honest sense of what to expect at your report of findings.
Could my posture or computer work be part of the problem?
It can be. Long hours at a keyboard can nudge vertebrae forward over time, and the body compensates around that shift, which can put pressure on the nerves serving your hand. Dr. Kim works to correct the underlying structure rather than only addressing the wrist.
Do you take my insurance for this?
Dr. Kim doesn't bill insurance directly, but she provides a superbill you can submit to your plan yourself. HSA and FSA cards are welcome, along with cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, and Amex.
Let's find the cause
Start with a $29 consultation, exam, and report of findings: an honest look at whether Dr. Kim can help.