Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Pressure inside the carpal tunnel is lowest in the neutral wrist position (approximately 2–4 mmHg) and spikes to over 90 mmHg upon full flexion. Using a smartphone for a long time with it held under the palm, or continuing repetitive wrist flexion movements such as knitting or typing, continuously compresses the median nerve. Using vibrating tools and sleeping with the wrist bent downward can also cause nocturnal pain. Perspective of a Korean Medicine Clinic In Korean medicine, repetitive movements create opportunities for harmful external energies, such as wind and cold, to stagnate in the meridians. If Qi and blood circulation are already blocked, even minor stimuli can cause symptoms to worsen explosively. If Qi and blood are blocked along the meridians inside the wrist, every single daily movement becomes a trigger. At Dongjedang, we analyze the movements that aggravate each patient in conjunction with acupuncture treatment and provide specific guidance on how to modify posture and work activities.