2) Acupressure (video included)
Acupressure is based on the same principles as acupuncture. Instead of applying needles to acupuncture points, pressure is applied, which is thought to stimulate blood flow to the wrists and hands and ease numbness and swelling in the area.
Acupressure points for carpal tunnel syndrome are typically on the wrists, forearms and hands.
Here is an example of how to do acupressure for carpal tunnel syndrome.
- With your thumb or middle finger at a 90 degree angle to the skin, apply gradually increasing pressure. Hold for 2-3 minutes. Each point will feel different; it may be achy, sore, or tense.
- The pressure should not be painful or uncomfortable – don’t try to bore a hole into your arm!
- The points do not have to be used together to be effective, so choose the most tense points if you do not have time for the whole routine.
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