Researchers in Taiwan have shown that acupuncture and electroacupuncture are both helpful for carpal tunnel syndrome. A total of 26 patients were divided into two groups: 15 received acupuncture and 11 received electroacupuncture. In all, 24 treatment sessions were given over a six week period.
Both forms of treatment resulted in improvements in objective symptom severity. Acupuncture additionally resulted in the improved objective measures of grip strength, electrophysiological function and physical provocation (Tinel’s sign).
(Clinical effectiveness of acupuncture for carpal tunnel syndrome. American Journal of Chinese Medicine, 2014.)