Carpal Tunnel  Townsville

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What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition where the median nerve becomes compressed as it passes through the wrist, causing numbness, tingling or weakness in the hand and fingers. If you are wondering why your hand goes numb overnight or during repetitive tasks, pressure on the nerve tends to build with repetitive wrist movement or prolonged awkward positioning, and Mark O'Brien Chiropractic assesses the wrist alongside the neck and shoulder, since nerve irritation further up the arm can produce similar symptoms in Townsville patients.

Common Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel symptoms tend to follow a recognisable pattern, and Mark O'Brien Chiropractic checks for these specific signs when assessing Townsville patients with hand or wrist symptoms.

  • Numbness or tingling in the thumb, index and middle fingers
  • Symptoms that are often worse at night or first thing in the morning
  • Weakness or clumsiness gripping objects
  • A sensation of swelling in the fingers without visible swelling
  • Symptoms that worsen with repetitive wrist movement

If this pattern sounds familiar, Mark O'Brien Chiropractic can assess whether the wrist, the neck or both are contributing to your symptoms.

What Causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Carpal tunnel syndrome usually develops from a combination of repetitive strain and anatomical factors, and Mark O'Brien Chiropractic reviews these with Townsville patients before recommending care.

  • Repetitive wrist movements from work, typing or manual tasks
  • Awkward or prolonged wrist positioning
  • Nerve irritation further up the arm, including the neck
  • Swelling from pregnancy, injury or other medical conditions
  • Individual anatomical differences in the size of the carpal tunnel

Because symptoms can come from the wrist itself or from higher up the arm, Mark O'Brien Chiropractic assesses the whole nerve pathway before recommending a plan.

Hand holding wrist with red pain glow near keyboard and mouse on a desk

What to Expect at Your First Visit

Mark O'Brien Chiropractic asks about your symptoms, work tasks and any repetitive activities, then carries out nerve and movement testing through the wrist, forearm, shoulder and neck. This wider assessment helps identify whether your symptoms are coming primarily from the wrist or from nerve irritation further up the arm, and we explain our findings clearly before recommending your Townsville care plan.


If wrist pain, numbness or tingling is affecting your hands, Mark O'Brien Chiropractic in Townsville can help assess the cause. Book an appointment online or call (07) 4721 1011.