Arm & Hand Pain, Numbness & Tingling

numbness & tingling in the arm & hand

Experiencing numbness and tingling in the arm and hand can be distressing, significantly impacting your daily activities. Conventional treatments often provide only temporary relief by addressing symptoms rather than root causes. At Powerhouse Mind Body Chiro, we focus on a natural, holistic approach to identify and treat the underlying issues, aiming for long-term relief and improved well-being.

Identifying the causes of Numbness & Tingling

Numbness and tingling in the arm and hand can arise from various factors, often linked to positional, mechanical, and structural issues. Key causes include:

  • Positional and Mechanical Issues: Poor posture during activities such as sitting, driving, using a computer, or looking at a phone can lead to nerve compression and muscle imbalances. Inappropriate sleeping positions and pillows can exacerbate these symptoms. Prolonged postures can cause the position of our joints to change causing the shortening of muscles and postural issues over-time.

  • Nerve Compression: Conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome, and cervical radiculopathy involve compression or irritation of nerves originating from the cervical spine (C5 to T1), affecting the arm and hand. Commonly nerves can be compressed as they exit the spine at the nerve root through spinal misalignments and postural shifts away from normal.

  • Spinal Problems: Issues such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or degenerative disc disease in the cervical spine can compress nerves, causing numbness and tingling. The important thing to remember is that these issues don’t just happen from “bad luck” or “bad genetics”. Misalignments known as subluxations to the spine have three main features; dysfunction to the joint mechanics, derangement of the tissues such as muscles, ligaments and tendons and disconnection neurologically to the related and innovated areas.

  • Overuse and Overworking: Repeated strain and lack of adequate rest can lead to inflammation and nerve compression over time, affecting muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

  • Injuries: Trauma to the neck, shoulder, or arm can damage nerves, leading to persistent symptoms.

Powerhouse Approaches to Relief

At Powerhouse Mind Body Chiro, we adopt a comprehensive and personalized approach to manage you as a whole and not just the numbness and tingling in the arm and hand. Our natural solutions include:

  • Spinal misalignments, particularly in the lower cervical region between the middle of the neck and the shoulder, can contribute to nerve compression. Chiropractic adjustments help realign the spine, alleviate nerve irritation, and enhance overall function. Studies have demonstrated the efficacy of chiropractic care in reducing nerve-related symptoms.

  • Tailored movement flows, stretching and corrective exercise can relieve nerve pressure, enhance flexibility, and strengthen muscles supporting the spine and upper limbs. Home care rehabilitation is a vital component of our treatment plans as they enhance healing through moving the adjusted joints promoting tissue repair and remodeling. It’s important to be able to decern what movements when and the appropriate intensity and duration as this can be the difference between movements enhancing healing and preventing it. Our in-depth assessments make it easy for us to understand where you are and what your needs are at any point in your journey with us.

  • Evaluating and improving posture during work, driving, using technology, and sleeping can significantly reduce strain on the neck and shoulders. Recommendations for appropriate pillows and sleeping positions are essential to prevent nerve compression affecting the neck, arm and hand.

  • Modifying activities that contribute to symptoms and counterbalancing non-negotiable activities with movement flows and recuperation can mitigate the effects of repetitive stress and overuse.

  • Massage therapy can relax tight muscles, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation, offering relief from numbness and tingling. Like movement, massage and soft tissue therapy can make you worse if done too aggressively or at the wrong time. Consult Dr Ryan or one of our team to know if this is right for you.

empowering you to heal

We believe in your body's innate ability to heal. By addressing the root causes of numbness and tingling, we strive to provide lasting relief and enhance your overall quality of life. At Powerhouse Mind Body Chiro, our team is dedicated to supporting you with personalized care, empowering you to take control of your health.

If you’re dealing with numbness and tingling in your arm and hand, consider a natural, holistic approach. Schedule your "Discovery Exam" at Powerhouse Mind Body Chiro today, and let us help you achieve lasting relief and unlock your infinite healing potential.

Evidence Supporting Chiropractic Care

A case report showed significant improvement in function and pain reduction in a patient with disc bulging following chiropractic management that included decompression and spinal manipulative therapy (Maddalozzo et al., 2018). Enhancing Patient Satisfaction: A comparison study highlighted that chiropractic treatments had good patient satisfaction comparable to other interventions for lumbar disc disease

Improving Function and Reducing Pain: Singh, 2012.