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Carpal Tunnel
Treatment in Overland Park, KS · Dr. Ladd Carlston
By Dr. Ladd Carlston · Updated March 16, 2026
What it feels like
Numbness or tingling in fingers. Weak grip. Pain in wrist or hand. Dropping objects. Symptoms worse at night.
What’s actually causing it
Here's the thing about carpal tunnel that most providers miss: the median nerve doesn't just get compressed at the wrist. It can get pinched at the elbow, the shoulder, or even the neck. I call it double crush syndrome — the nerve is getting irritated at multiple points along its path, and fixing just the wrist doesn't resolve it because the real bottleneck is somewhere upstream. I test the muscles along the entire nerve pathway from your neck to your hand. When I find where the nerve is actually getting compressed, we can release it and restore normal function — often without surgery.
How I treat it
I test the muscles around the affected area individually, find which ones aren’t firing, and reset the connection using gentle techniques. No cracking, no popping.
How long it takes
Most patients feel a difference after one session. Chronic cases typically resolve in 4–6 sessions.
“Dr. Carlston is simply amazing, I have seen dozens of chiropractors over the years and he is by far the best!! He knew exactly what was causing my pain which helped me quickly identify what I was doing to cause it, and he relieved my pain. I would highly recommend him to anyone!!”
Elizabeth B. · Google review
Techniques I use for carpal tunnel
The foundation of everything I doNeuromuscular Re-education
Retrains the communication between your brain, nerves, and muscles so the right muscles fire at the right time — and the overworkers can finally relaxSoft Tissue Mobilization
Hands-on work that breaks down scar tissue, releases muscle tension, and restores circulation to areas that have been locked up and compensatingMuscle Energy Technique
Uses your own gentle muscle contractions against resistance to improve joint mobility, reduce pain, and restore the range of motion your body has lost
Common questions
Why does my carpal tunnel keep coming back?
Because the weak muscle causing it hasn’t been found and reset. I treat the cause, not the symptom.
Will you crack my joints?
Never. My techniques are gentle, precise, and comfortable. No high-velocity adjustments.
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