Relieving Carpal Tunnel Syndrome with Acupuncture
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), one of the most common work-related injuries, is the leading cause of lost days among all injuries. It is responsible for more than 2 million visits to doctors' offices each year and 465,000 carpal tunnel releases operations every year. This makes it the most common surgery on the wrist and hand. Acupuncture can be used to treat carpal tunnel syndrome. It is much more effective than surgery and does not require the use of corticosteroids or anti-inflammatory drugs. People seek acupuncture for repetitive stress injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Recent research suggests that acupuncture may prove to be more effective than corticosteroids in treating CTS. What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway through the wrist that is made up of bones and ligaments. This tunnel is home to the median nerve and the tendons connecting the fingers to the forearm muscles. Median nerve entrapment is also known as carpal tunnel syn...