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Acupuncture & Pharmacopuncture

We look at the forearm as well as the wrist, because the muscles that move the fingers and wrist begin near the elbow. Muscle and tendon problems tend to respond quickly, while numbness from nerve compression takes longer to subside.

Expert VerifiedHyo-seop KimChief Director

Q. Is acupuncture effective for wrist pain?

Yes, especially excellent for tendon and nerve-related pain.

📝 Detailed Answer

Wrist acupuncture: ① local muscle/tendon release, ② nerve stimulation for pain relief, ③ blood circulation improvement, ④ inflammation reduction. Common acupoints: PC7 Daling, LI5 Yangxi, TE4 Yangchi. 70–80% improvement reported. Sessions 2–3x weekly initially. Insurance covers acupuncture (~5,000–8,000 KRW co-pay).

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Hyo-seop Kim

Chief Director

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