When you are suffering from that burning pain and numbness in your hands and wrists, you may assume that surgery is your only option. It makes sense because usually, after a trial of bracing and steroid injections, surgery is a common course of treatment when you have carpal tunnel syndrome.
However, there are less invasive alternatives available, such as acupuncture, that work with your body and help it to heal itself. If you know that a safe and natural treatment is for you, consider acupuncture for carpal tunnel syndrome in Pittsburgh at Foundation Chiropractic.
Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
If you have carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), you know that the pressure on your median nerve can cause excruciating pain in your hands and wrists. In addition to the pain, you may experience tingling, numbness, pain, and weakness in your thumb and first three fingers. It is important to get treated as soon as possible and the most common treatments may include using a brace, steroid injections, and surgery.
Bracing and steroid injections may provide some relief, but they do not "fix" the problem. Although surgery is usually effective at relieving symptoms, full recovery can take months to years and carry risks such as infection, nerve damage, or pain at your scar. If your CTS was caused by an injury (i.e., wrist fracture) or repetitive motion like typing, fixing your problem is relatively easier. However, if your CTS is the result of complications from diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, or hormonal imbalances from pregnancy, you must treat these conditions before the surgery will be effective.
There are many natural alternatives, and acupuncture is one of the most effective for carpal tunnel syndrome, and that's why we are excited to provide it at Pittsburgh's Foundation Chiropractic.
How Acupuncture Helps
At Foundation Chiropractic in Pittsburgh, we know that acupuncture can treat both the painful symtpoms and the underlying cause for your carpal tunnel syndrome.
In addition to balancing and nourishing your Qi, acupuncture has many benefits for your CTS. Some of the benefits may include:
Treating your entire body to help manage pre-existing conditions like diabetes
Increasing circulation to reduce inflammation in your wrist
Releasing muscle tension in your forearm and hand
Encouraging your body to release natural pain-relieving chemicals (i.e., endorphins).
Healing damaged nerves and improves nerve conduction to reduce numbness and tingling
Minimal side effects compared to medications or surgery
Easily combined with any other therapies
The difference at Foundation Chiropractic is that we evaluate you thoroughly to make sure that your pain isn't coming from your neck or elbows. We are thorough in our approach and make sure to evaluate the latest research to give you the best results.
Fun fact! Our acupuncturist uses a protocol that has helped many patients find relief and there's a good chance it can help you too!
Get Relief for Your Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Today!
Whether you have been officially diagnosed, or are experiencing pain in your hands and wrists, get relief with acupuncture for carpal tunnel syndrome in Pittsburgh at Foundation Chiropractic.
Give us a call today to schedule your acupuncture appointment. Our team is here to help you.