Chiropractors do not treat only back pain. Their education in the functioning of the body’s musculoskeletal structure lets them bring relief to discomfort in any of the body’s joints. Part of that reason is because many of the body’s maladies can be traced back to the spine and a vertebra that’s out of place and interfering with the function of a nerve leading to a different part of the body, even an extremity like the wrist.

Chiropractors frequently hear from office workers suffering from arm and wrist pain, numbness or weakness. The actual cause of the problem could be poor posture that stresses the spine. The resulting inflammation of ligaments and muscles that surround one of the joints in the back could compress a nerve or nerves and cause the wrist pain.

Chiropractic treatment for such a problem may include a spinal adjustment to relieve the nerve compression, ice treatment to reduce soft-tissue inflammation and a series of exercises and stretches. If you are bothered by any sort of nagging, chronic discomfort or pain, you should consult with a chiropractor.

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