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Carpal Tunnel – Acupuncture Treatment

carpal_tunnel_syndrome_treatment_fair_oaksI have one client who has suffered with this condition for a long time and was told he needed surgery. He came to try acupuncture out of desperation. Things were pretty bad. He was not sleeping because the pain at night was so intense. He had shooting pain up his arms to his shoulders and neck and was no longer able to grasp anything tightly. There were days he could not even hold the steering wheel of his truck.

This is an active man and the carpal tunnel was having a huge impact on his ability to enjoy life. He tried wearing splints at night and said they were worthless to him. He still had numbness, tingling and nerve pain that radiated up the arm to the neck. Another patient of mine suggested he see me and he figured he had nothing to lose (his words).

The great news is… There’s GREAT NEWS!

I’ve been treating carpal tunnel patients ever since I first started my practice. It is something  for which I see frequently see patients in my Fair Oaks office.

Carpal Tunnel – A Case Study

In the spirit of protecting the privacy of patients, case studies presented on the Valley Acupuncture blog will only be as detailed as that privacy will allow. When I saw this patient, his hands were swollen and red, he was extremely fatigued from lack of sleep and he was definitely frustrated. I listened to his health history and knew he could benefit from acupuncture for more than just his carpal tunnel syndrome. He had recently lost sixty pounds. and was still losing. He suffers from diabetes, and he also made it clear he didn’t want surgery if he could avoid it.

What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

It is a result of the compression or irritation of the median nerve in the arm. The median nerve passes under the transverse carpal ligament in the wrist. Carpal tunnel syndrome can be caused by repetitive activities that traumatize the nerve. The compression of the nerve results in a variety of symptoms including tingling, numbness, “pins and needles” feeling, weakness of the grip, loss of coordination, and radiating nerve pain. The condition is often worse at night, especially in the index finger, middle fingers and the thumb.

Who gets Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and what happens with this case study… Read the non-surgical OUTCOME in the next post!

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Nancy Burns, L.Ac.
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Valley Acupuncture treats patients in San Jose & El Dorado Hills
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Filed Under: Acupuncture, Fair Oaks CA, Non-Surgical Solutions, Repetitive Use Injury

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Client Reviews

"I had some extreme joint pain and tiredness and was reminded NOT to use feeling ill as an excuse to NOT see Nancy! I saw her the next day and felt immediate relief after my session. I had more energy and no more joint pain. Nancy Burns has awesome bedside manner and really cares about her clients. She takes the time to get to know you and goes out of her way to find ways to help you, even if it means referring you to other practitioners." - Holly T.

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Arthritis Pain & Facial Rejuvenation- I’ve been seeing Nancy for several months now for two reasons: Facial Rejuvenation and Arthritis Pain in my knees. Here’s what I’ve noticed: the deep lines in my face have softened. Wrinkle lines are disappearing. The bags under my eyes… Read more
JoyceAnne Pierce
Pain Management – Just to throw my two cents in here. When I was training for climbing Mount  Shasta, my knee started to hurt and it was interfering with my training. ONE TREATMENT with Nancy and my pain was completely GONE!!!!! I have had a lot of acupuncture and Nancy’s know… Read more
Daya Fisch
Facial Rejuvenation – I had the pleasure of having seen Nancy for both facial rejuvenation and primary care acupuncture. I also have mutual patients with her. I can’t wait until my next appointments with her. Her office is like an oasis of calm and balance. She is very caring a… Read more
Kim Millman, M.D., Ph.D.
General Health & Fatigue – Consider Acupuncture with Nancy Burns! So I had some extreme joint pain and tiredness and was reminded NOT to use feeling ill as an excuse to NOT see Nancy! I saw her the next day and felt immediate relief after my session. I had more energy and no more… Read more
Holly Thomas
General Health – Nancy is a talented acupuncturist who takes the time to get to know you and works with you to pin-point, not just your presenting complaint, but what the root cause may be – and then she treats that. Her office is inviting, her demeanor is warm and friendly wit… Read more
Karen Stevens - San Jose, CA
General Health – Nancy is an excellent acupuncturist with a magic touch. She has a calming presence, which is really important when you are getting needled! Nancy did a comprehensive intake at the first session and focused my treatment on what was most important for my health. I … Read more
Rayna Lumbard, LMFT - Los Gatos
Fertility – After trying for 3 years I’m finally pregnant thanks to Nancy. I was referred to her by my OB/GYN and liked her right away. I had treatments once a week for 12 weeks prior to IVF and 2 the day of the procedure, and we had success the first time! I have continued tre… Read more
Kathleen - San Jose, CA
Pain Management – I have had Nancy treat me for stress, shoulder, knee and sciatica issues. She is very professional, personable and I experienced GREAT results from all the treatments. I HIGHLY recommend her. My husband is a chiropractor and he has referred several patients to N… Read more
Cindy Dower
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