Tenosynovitis Treatment:
Tenosynovitis is inflammation of the sheath that surrounds a tendon. It can affect any of the tendons in the body, but most often affects wrist and hand tendons, which are vulnerable to repetitive motions.
Acupuncture is a non-pharmacological, drug-free treatment for many conditions, including tenosynovitis.
A study performed by the Department of Orthopedics at the University of Maryland Medical Center showed that acupuncture improved symptoms of pain and swelling for people with this condition.
Acupuncture works by stimulating nerves to reduce inflammation in the area of concern. It helps relieve pain and inflammation, as well as improve circulation.
The most common points used when treating Tenosynovitis are Hegu (LI 4), Yangxi (LI 5), Tianchi (BL 10) and Waiguan (SJ 5). Hegu is located at the highest point of the muscle between the thumb and index finger and helps with relieving pain in the wrist and hand. Yangxi is located at the highest point of the muscle between the thumb and little finger and also helps with reducing pain in the wrist area.
Tianchi is located along the tendon sheath at the back of the wrist, which helps reduce inflammation.
Lastly, Waiguan is located at the outer edge of the elbow crease, which helps stimulate circulation in addition to its analgesic properties. Acupuncture is a safe, natural way of treating Tenosynovitis that can provide relief from symptoms without any negative side effects.
Overall, acupuncture offers a safe and effective non-surgical option for treating Tenosynovitis while avoiding potential side effects associated with medications or other treatments.