Brian Kwon Acupuncture One of the common symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome is tingling and numbness in your fingers or hand. Usually the thumb and index, middle or ring fingers are affected, but not your pinkie. You might feel a sensation of electric shock in these fingers. It usually gets worse at night, and this may have to do with how you sleep, such as with your wrists bent or holding your hand while you sleep. When it gets worse, the tingling and numbness in your hand can run up to your shoulder.
The median nerve is one of the major nerves of the forearm and hand. This nerve crosses your wrist area, and when it gets compressed, you may experience the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, which may include weakness in your hand.
Your symptoms can get worse while you’re holding something with your wrist bent, such as reading a book or driving a car. Most cases of carpal tunnel syndrome are caused by a combination of factors. Women and older people are more likely to develop this condition. Some other causes are (1) repetitive motions, like typing, or holding an object with wrist movement (2) conditions associated with the syndrome, such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, and rheumatoid arthritis (3) swelling due to hormonal changes during pregnancy.
If diagnosed and treated early, its symptoms can be treated with nonsurgical treatment. Contact us if you would like to learn about how acupuncture can help you
