CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
    Patients usually have immediate result after 3 or 4
    treatments. In most cases, more than half the relief is
    expected after one month of acupuncture. Total
    treatment period is up to 2 or 3 months, depending on
    the severity of the condition. The improvement should
    be stable thereafter.

    Carpal tunnel syndrome, which encompasses a range of symptoms
    affecting the hands and wrists, is now the most common hand
    problem for a visit to the doctor. It has been estimated that millions of
    Americans presently have the syndrome, due primarily to their
    occupations.

    Typical symptoms are:










    The direct cause is pressure on the median nerve, which carries
    messages between the hand and brain. The carpal tunnel itself is a
    narrow opening in the wrist. The tunnel is situated on the palm side of
    the wrist, and nine tendons as well as the median nerve pass through
    it. If any of these tendons swells, or if an injury causes the space
    inside the tunnel decrease, the median nerve may become irritated or
    pinched, leading to inflammation, swelling, and pain.

    Anyone whose job or hobby calls for repeating the same motions over
    and over is vulnerable to the syndrome. Computer operators, pianists,
    and checkout clerks are among those who are at high risk.

    The median nerve may become irritated or pinched, leading to
    inflammation, swelling, and pain.

    SELF-TEST
    One simple test point to a diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome called
    Phalen’s test. You put the backs of your hands against each other
    with the wrists completely flexed. If you feel numbness, tingling, or
    pain within 60 seconds, the median nerve is probably compressed.
· persistent numbness
· burning
· tingling of the hands
· stiffness
· swelling
· loss of hand strength & dexterity
· fine movement difficulty
· worsening at night
TESTIMONIAL
    Frank B.

    I had broken my left wrist and right shoulder during an
    accident in mid September (5 months ago). Shortly
    thereafter I began seeing a physical therapist and my
    injuries were slowly improving. I January I had decided that
    my injuries were not improving fast enough so I came to see
    Dr. Lee.

    At that time I still had significant pain in my shoulder
    and wrist. I had not slept a full night in months, was
    very tired constantly, and had headaches and
    allergies. Dr. Lee began giving me acupuncture treatments
    once per week and my symptom immediately began to
    improve at a much more rapid rate. In fact, after the 1st
    treatment, sleep was no longer an issue. Dr. Lee also
    advised me on my diet identifying foods to stay away from
    and others to eat. I feel this diet has improved my digestion,
    energy and concentration. He also began to give me a herb
    blend. The combination of acupuncture, diet, and herb
    therapy has made a big difference.

    Thanks Dr. Lee!

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