Conditions We Treat
Carpal Tunnel & Wrist Pain Treatment in Seattle
Numb, tingling hands after another long day at the keyboard? Conservative care may help, and it starts with finding where the nerve is actually being compressed.
Symptoms
Signs of Median Nerve Compression
Seattle's tech workday is hard on wrists. Hours of typing and mouse work are one of the most common patterns we see behind these symptoms.
Numbness & Tingling
Pins and needles in the thumb, index, and middle fingers, the classic territory of the median nerve. Often worse while typing, gripping, or holding a phone.
Night Symptoms
Waking with numb hands, or shaking your hands out to get feeling back, is one of the most common early signs of median nerve irritation.
Grip Weakness & Clumsiness
Dropping objects, trouble with buttons or jar lids, or a hand that fatigues quickly during fine motor work.
Wrist & Forearm Pain
Aching in the wrist that can travel up the forearm, frequently tied to long hours of repetitive keyboard and mouse use.
Treatment
Conservative, Non-Surgical Care First
Full-Chain Nerve Assessment
The median nerve runs from the neck through the shoulder, elbow, and wrist. Compression anywhere upstream can mimic or worsen carpal tunnel, so we examine the whole path, not just the wrist.
Chiropractic Care
Gentle joint work for the wrist, elbow, and cervical spine may help reduce mechanical stress on the nerve where it is actually being irritated.
Massage & Soft Tissue Work
Releasing tight forearm flexors and the tissues around the carpal tunnel may ease pressure on the nerve and reduce daily symptoms.
Acupuncture
A drug-free option that may help calm nerve-related pain and local inflammation as part of a broader care plan.
Important: progressive hand weakness, thumb muscle wasting, or constant numbness should be evaluated by a physician. Conservative care works best for mild to moderate symptoms, and we refer out when your exam points beyond our scope.
Related Conditions
Hand numbness is a nerve symptom, and the compression is not always at the wrist. Our chiropractic care and acupuncture pages cover the approaches we use. If your symptoms travel above the elbow, start with our nerve pain page, and if they come with a stiff or sore neck, see our neck pain treatment page.
FAQ
Carpal Tunnel Questions, Answered
Can carpal tunnel be treated without surgery?
Often, yes. Many people with mild to moderate symptoms improve with conservative care such as joint work, soft tissue therapy, acupuncture, and changes to their workstation and habits. Surgery is generally considered when conservative care has not helped or symptoms are severe.
Why examine my neck if my hand is the problem?
The median nerve starts at the cervical spine. Irritation in the neck, shoulder, or elbow can produce hand numbness that looks exactly like carpal tunnel, and some people have compression at more than one site. Checking the full path helps care target the right spot.
When should I see a physician instead?
If you have progressive weakness, visible muscle wasting at the base of the thumb, constant numbness that never eases, or symptoms after a trauma, see a physician promptly. Those signs deserve medical evaluation, and we will refer you if we find them.
I work at a keyboard all day. Will this just come back?
Repetitive strain is a real driver, especially with long tech-work hours. Alongside hands-on care, we look at ergonomics, break habits, and forearm mobility so you have practical ways to reduce the strain that fed the problem.
Give Your Hands a Break
New patient evaluation + first treatment for $149. Most insurance accepted.