Carpal tunnel happens when the nerve in your wrist gets pinched. We use gentle chiropractic care (wrist, elbow, neck) and soft tissue work to open space, calm irritation, and help your hand feel and work better.
In this video, Dr. Tyler Bigenho, D.C. of CleanSpine in Irvine shows how chiropractic care can relieve carpal tunnel by treating not only the wrist but also the elbow, shoulder, and neck where nerves travel. Watch and see how it’s done!
Why Irvine Professionals Struggle with Carpal Tunnel
In a tech-heavy hub like Irvine, we see a high volume of carpal tunnel cases linked to prolonged desk work and repetitive typing. Unlike traditional treatments that only focus on the wrist, our approach at CleanSpine looks at the “double crush” syndrome, where nerve compression might actually be starting in your neck or shoulder. By addressing the entire nerve pathway, we help Orange County professionals return to work without the constant numbness or “pins and needles” sensations.
What is carpal tunnel?
The carpal tunnel is a small “tunnel” in your wrist where the median nerve runs.
When the tunnel gets tight or swollen, the nerve gets irritated. Symptoms are numbness, tingling, or pain in the thumb, index, middle, and part of the ring ringer.
If symptoms are above the wrist (elbow, shoulder, neck), that may be a nerve issue higher up, not classic carpal tunnel. We check the whole chain.
Symptoms we often see
Numbness or tingling in thumb, index, middle fingers
Night pain or waking up to “shake out” the hand
Weak grip, dropping objects
Wrist stiffness or forearm tightness
Common causes of carpal tunnel
Repetitive hand and wrist motions (typing, computer work, assembly work)
Wrist injuries or fractures
Inflammation from conditions from arthritis
Hormonal changes or medical conditions
How we help
Open the tunnel: gentle wrist mobilization, carpal bone work, forearm muscle release
Treat the chain: elbow, shoulder, neck ( where nerves exit the spine)
Stability work: easy exercises to “teach” the wrist to support itself
Home tips: nighttime wrist position, activity tweaks, short-term bracing if needed
FAQ - Carpal tunnel
Q: Is chiropractic care safe for carpal tunnel?
Yes. We use gentle, targeted techniques. We also check your neck and shoulder if the nerve is irritated higher up.
Q: How many visits will I need?
It depends how long you’ve had symptoms and your daily activities. Many feel relief within a few visits; stability exercises help it last.
Q: What are the most common symptoms?
Numbness or tingling in the thumb, index, middle and half of the ring finger | Pain or burning that extends up the arm | Hand weakness or dropping objects
why choose cleanspine?
We listen first. We find the root cause (wrist, forearm, elbow, shoulder, neck).
We use gentle, targeted care. Joint mobilization/adjustments + soft tissue work.
No pressure. Honest plan, simple home exercises, clear guidance. You choose the length of the visit.
We’re glad you’re here. After learning about Carpal Tunnel and our solutions, we hope you’re ready to get started and book your appointment. We are located in Irvine, at 3 Corporate Park #165 in the blue building. We are next door to Coffee Dose, walking distance to Mr. Sandwich, El Pollo Loco, and Dr Tyler’s favorite lunch spot House of Kabob! See you soon!
