Carpal tunnel syndrome is very common. It can cause severe pain in the wrist, arm and hand. In some cases it will require an operation, however this can be treated effectively with acupuncture to avoid an operation. In this article I will share with you why acupuncture can help carpal tunnel syndrome.

Traditional Chinese Medicine has a special diagnosis method to find out the cause of the pain. Through tongue and pulse diagnosis method. Generally there are six channels that flow through the arm which dominate the circulation and function of the shoulder, arm and hand. If any of these channels are blocked, it will affect the circulation and function possibly causing carpal tunnel. It is important to find out where the blockage is, and to clear it.

How to avoid carpal tunnel syndrome
1) Avoid touching frozen cold things. Especially in the winter and cold days.

2) Keep your neck and shoulders in a good condition and warm. In case you have a neck or shoulder pain or stiffness you should treat this also.

3) It is important to move your hand and not to repetitive activities in one position.

4) Reducing stress is also a means of preventing arm pain. Because some channels on the arm and shoulder are associated with the Heart, Gall Bladder and Liver directly and indirectly, these organs are easily damaged by emotional disturbances, thus there can be an effect on the circulation flowing through these channels to the arm.

5) While you are undergoing treatment, make sure you have good digestion, regular bowel movements, avoid eating frozen or cold foods.