Carpal tunnel syndrome
The carpal tunnel is formed by eight wrist bones called
carpals, which form a tunnel through which run nerves, and
tendons. Repetition of tasks
involving the hand and wrist (often occupational) can cause swelling
around the tendons, and in turn compression and restriction of the
nerves. This nerve
compression is called “carpal tunnel syndrome”. Working on a computer keyboard, or
intensive piano playing can cause carpal tunnel. Women are more likely to develop CTS
than men, and are especially vulnerable during pregnancy and
menopause.
SYMPTOMS
*painful tingling in one or both hands, especially at
night
*feeling that the fingers are weak and
useless
*feeling that fingers are swollen even though they are
not
*tingling in the hands during the day and weak
grip
*shooting pain from hand up as far as the
shoulder
Treatment
Acupuncture can be very effective in the treatment of
CTS. Treatment is usually
twice weekly to begin with, gradually decreasing to once a
week. The length of a course
of treatment may vary from as little as 6 treatments, through to 12 or
more treatments for full resolution of the problem.
Clinical trials show that
acupuncture can restore normal, healthy nerve function, resolve swelling
and provide long term pain relief.
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