Carpal Tunnel Treatment in Omaha
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CARPAL TUNNEL • WRIST & HAND CARE
Tingling fingers, wrist pain or hands that wake you at night?
Carpal tunnel symptoms can make everyday tasks frustrating—from holding a phone to gripping tools or getting a good night’s sleep. The first step is understanding whether pressure on the median nerve at your wrist is causing the problem.
At Life Source Chiropractic in Omaha, Dr. Jason Wiese offers an individualized approach built around SoftWave therapy, appropriate wrist adjustments and targeted exercises. We assess your symptoms, explain your options and track whether care is helping you use your hand more comfortably.
What is carpal tunnel syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome develops when the median nerve is compressed as it passes through a narrow channel at the wrist. That nerve provides sensation to the thumb, index and middle fingers and part of the ring finger, and helps control muscles at the base of the thumb.
Symptoms that often fit
Tingling, burning or numbness in those fingers—especially at night—can point toward carpal tunnel syndrome. Holding a phone, driving or gripping may bring on symptoms. More advanced compression can affect strength.
Why an examination matters
Not every sore wrist or numb hand is carpal tunnel. Tendon problems, other nerve conditions and symptoms coming from the neck can feel similar. Your symptom pattern, hand function and examination help guide the next step.
Find the right next step
Find out whether carpal tunnel is causing your symptoms and whether SoftWave, wrist care and exercises are a good fit.
Dr. Jason Wiese
Life Source Chiropractic
15475 Ruggles St, Suite 110
Omaha, NE 68116
Near 156th & Maple, serving Omaha, Elkhorn and Bennington.
Schedule a Wrist Evaluation →How we approach carpal tunnel treatment
We focus on the wrist and hand problems that affect your daily life. At Life Source Chiropractic, SoftWave is a central option in our conservative carpal tunnel care, supported by appropriate wrist treatment and a practical exercise plan. Your examination determines whether this approach fits your symptoms. Our goal is to help reduce discomfort and improve hand function while watching for signs that another approach is needed. A plan may also include activity changes or a neutral-position night splint. Improving symptoms matters, and so does protecting nerve function.SoftWave therapy for carpal tunnel symptoms
At Life Source, SoftWave uses broad-focused electrohydraulic shockwaves to deliver acoustic energy through a handheld applicator. These pulses provide a mechanical stimulus intended to support biological responses involved in circulation and tissue repair. Treatment is non-invasive, with no injections or incisions. What does that mean for your wrist? We apply the treatment to the area identified during your evaluation and use SoftWave mapping to assess sensitivity and tissue response. Mapping helps guide treatment; the history and examination establish the diagnosis. Settings and location are tailored to you. Shockwave therapy has been studied for mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Some trials report improvements in pain, symptom scores and hand function. This makes it an option worth discussing when you want to explore conservative care and your findings are appropriate. See how SoftWave works at Life Source → Our SoftWave page explains the technology, what treatment looks like and how we decide whether it fits your needs.Evaluate. Map. Experience.
For new patients, our $49 SoftWave Discovery Visit includes a focused evaluation, SoftWave mapping and your first treatment, followed by a recommendation based on what we find.
Explore the $49 Discovery Visit →SoftWave: the main treatment focus
Best suited to: selected patients with mild to moderate symptoms who are exploring non-invasive care. We discuss what treatment feels like, your suitability and how we will measure progress. We track how your symptoms and hand function respond and adjust the plan accordingly. The broader shockwave research does not establish the same result for every device or individual treatment plan.Wrist adjustments and mobilization
Best suited to: joint stiffness or movement-related wrist discomfort found during your exam. Gentle, appropriate wrist care can be used alongside SoftWave to address how the wrist moves. The technique depends on your findings and tolerance. Evidence for wrist adjustments specifically treating median nerve compression is limited, so we judge their value by your response.Exercises that support comfortable movement
Best suited to: a home plan tailored to your symptoms. We may teach gentle tendon or nerve-gliding exercises and comfortable wrist movement. We show you how much to do and what to watch for. Exercises should not provoke worsening tingling or numbness; doing more is not always better.Daily habits and progress checks
Best suited to: reducing aggravation and knowing whether the plan is helping. We look at the tasks that trigger symptoms, wrist position and nighttime discomfort. A neutral-position splint, breaks or changes in grip may help. We track sleep, tingling, strength and everyday hand use, and recommend further evaluation if progress is limited.What happens at your wrist evaluation?
Dr. Wiese asks where you feel symptoms, when they occur, which tasks aggravate them and whether strength or sensation is changing. The examination helps distinguish carpal tunnel syndrome from other causes of wrist pain or hand numbness.- Understand the pattern: fingers affected, nighttime symptoms and daily triggers.
- Check function: wrist movement, sensation, strength and relevant nerve findings.
- Choose the next step: conservative care when appropriate, or additional testing and referral when needed.
Carpal tunnel care: common questions
Can SoftWave help carpal tunnel symptoms?
Shockwave therapy research suggests possible short-term improvements in pain, symptoms and hand function for some people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. SoftWave is our shockwave treatment option. Studies use different devices and protocols, so those findings do not guarantee a result with a particular SoftWave plan.How do wrist adjustments fit into treatment?
Appropriate wrist adjustments or mobilization may address joint stiffness and movement-related discomfort identified on examination. They are part of an individualized care plan, not a proven way to permanently remove pressure from the median nerve.What exercises might be recommended?
Depending on your findings, exercises may include gentle tendon or median nerve glides and comfortable wrist movement. We show you the right technique and dose. Stop and contact your clinician if an exercise increases numbness or pain.Do I need a nerve test or surgery?
Not everyone needs a nerve test before starting care. Persistent numbness, weakness, muscle changes, an uncertain diagnosis or poor progress may warrant nerve testing or a hand specialist. Surgery can be appropriate when compression is severe or symptoms persist.How many visits will I need?
The plan depends on the severity and duration of your symptoms, examination findings and response to care. We set practical goals such as better sleep, less tingling and easier daily tasks, then reassess rather than promise a fixed number of visits.Non-surgical Carpal Tunnel Treatment in Omaha
If tingling, wrist pain or nighttime hand symptoms are getting in the way, start with a clear evaluation. Dr. Jason Wiese will help you understand your options for SoftWave therapy, wrist adjustments and exercises at Life Source Chiropractic. Visit us at 15475 Ruggles St, Suite 110, Omaha, NE 68116, near 156th and Maple, convenient to West Omaha, Elkhorn and Bennington.Shockwave therapy for mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome — 2023 research review
Reports improvements in symptoms and function; the authors rate the evidence as low quality. Different devices and protocols were studied, so this is not proof of a specific SoftWave result.
AAOS patient guide: nonsurgical care options
Discusses nerve-gliding exercises, splinting and activity changes, as well as when further treatment may be needed.