Treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome belongs to the category of “tendon injury” in Chinese medicine, moxibustion is effective, but the effect varies from person to person. Commonly used acupuncture points for moxibustion are Yangchi point, Shenmen point, Neiguan point, Daling point, etc. The main symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome are abnormal sensations in the hands and wrists.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome patient’s main symptom is abnormal sensation of the hand and wrist, often feel numbness or pain in the thumb, index finger, middle finger, holding something weak, the symptoms of the middle finger is more, the symptoms are more obvious at night or early in the morning, and reduce after activities.
1. Yangchi point: in the transverse stripe of the back of the wrist, when the extensor tendon of the finger ulnar edge of the depression. Beneficial to the yin and increase fluid (increase the body’s water), and reconcile the exterior and interior effects. It is used for treating wrist pain, headache, thirst and other diseases.
2. Shenmen acupoint: located at the wrist, the ulnar end of the transverse line on the palm side of the wrist, and the radial depression of the ulnar flexor tendon of the wrist. It has the effect of calming the heart and tranquilizing the mind, and energizing the meridians and collaterals. The main treatment for wrist pain, insomnia, etc..
3. Neiguan Point: located in the forearm anterior region, 2 inches above the transverse stripe on the distal side of the palm of the wrist, between the palmaris longus muscle and the flexor carpi radialis tendon. It has the effect of calming the heart and tranquilizing the mind, regulating qi and relieving pain. It is used for treating heart disease, vomiting, and localized pain.
4. Daling Point: Daling Point is on the inner side of the palm of the hand, that is, in the middle of the transverse carpal stripe. It has the effects of clearing heat and tranquilizing the heart, broadening the chest and stomach, and activating blood circulation. The main treatment for insomnia, epilepsy, localized pain.
Moxibustion at the points mentioned above is effective in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome.
If there is any discomfort, please consult a doctor in time to avoid delaying the condition. Physiotherapy operations such as moxibustion need to be carried out under the guidance of a professional physician, do not operate on your own to avoid causing damage to the organism.