Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
"I’ve been suffering from increasing pain from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome for several years. I had been to doctors and chiropractors with no success, although I had used the wrist splints and wax treatments as directed. Recently I had gone to an orthopedic surgeon to try to alleviate the searing pain that would wake me up at night. Cortisone injections failed to give lasting relief and surgery was recommended.
Six weeks ago I visited Dr. Shapiro to try Acupuncture as a last resort before surgery. By the second treatment I noticed improvement. The pain did not wake me up at night and my hands felt better – less numb, warmer and with better circulation. Now after five treatments my discomfort is manageable and I do not feel that surgery will be required. We continue to increase the period between treatments. The Acupuncture sessions are given under a relaxed atmosphere and are much less painful than other treatments such as cortisone injections that I have had.
I would recommend Dr. Shapiro and Acupuncture for anyone who is experiencing chronic pain problems. For me it was a great alternative to surgery."
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