Western medicine recommends treatments such as pain killers, steroid injections, physical therapy, and, in severe cases, surgery. While these can offer temporary relief, they address only the symptoms, and not the underlying causes of repetitive motion disorders. Traditional Chinese Medicine such as acupuncture, on the other hand, has been found to provide longer lasting relief.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, a repetitive stress injury or repetitive motion disorder is viewed as a symptom, signaling a disruption of the flow of Qi within the affected area. This is caused by cold, dampness, or wind penetrating the muscles and sinews. TCM uses a combination of acupuncture points, stretching exercises, and Chinese herbs to restore Qi and cure the root of the problem, rather than treating only the symptoms. Studies have shown that acupuncture can help relieve many of the most common repetitive motion injuries, including:

Tendinitis – also known as tendonitis
Tenosynovitis
Trigger finger
Bursitis
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)
Diffuse RSI
Dupuytren’s contracture
Epicondylitis
Ganglion
Rotator cuff syndrome