TCM practitioner will treat the symptom of pain by moving stagnant chi and blood with acupuncture, as well as incorporate stretching exercises and Traditional Chinese Medicine where necessary. The practitioner will aim to decrease the local swelling and inflammation in the carpal tunnel itself, while relaxing the muscles of the forearm. Acupuncture will also address any headaches, neck pain, shoulder stiffness and sleeping problems that often accompany this condition. Treatment will work to uncover and treat any underlying conditions that contribute to the development of Carpel Tunnel Syndrome including obesity, rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid problems, diabetes, hormonal changes of pregnancy and menopause.

How many sessions of Acupuncture are needed to treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Depending on the severity of the symptoms, a person typically receives biweekly acupuncture treatments and often notices an improvement in the first two weeks of treatment.  The success of the treatment will greatly depend on the person’s ability to cease or decrease any repetitive motion during the treatment to prevent exacerbation of the condition. This allows the pressure on the median nerve to be eliminated without reintroducing it.  In doing so the practitioner will not only be able to treat the symptoms but also target the root cause of the problem.