Clinical Case Studies
Wrist Pain
By Kim Nguyen, LAc
Patient Presentation
Right wrist pain on the ulnar side with pain that radiated to the fingertips for 7 months. Pain level reported at 4/10. Plays tennis at least twice a week, is active and exercises 6 days a week.
Prior Treatments
No information.
Current Symptoms
Wrist pain, right side, ulnar aspect. Pain radiates to fingertips.
Acupuncture 1, 2, 3
A1
Sick Meridians: Hand Shaoyin, Hand Taiyang.
A2
Balance Meridians: Foot Shaoyin, Foot Jueyin, Foot Taiyin.
A3
Points: Left: KD6, KD3, KD2, LV3, LV4-4.5 (x4), SP6.
Initial Results
The patient reported less pain the day after the treatment and avoided aggravating it.
Treatment Course
Twice a week for two weeks and then once a week after the pain is reduced.
A1: Sick Meridians: Hand Shaoyin, Hand Taiyang.
A2: Balancing Meridians: Foot Shaoyin, Foot Jueyin, Foot Taiyin.
A3: Selected Points: Left: KD6 KD3 KD2, LV3, LV4-4.5 (4 needles), SP6.
Follow-up Results
By the fifth treatment she reported that her wrist was not painful. She is currently on a maintenance level treatment plan at once a month. She has used acupuncture to treat other pains throughout the year and wants to prevent further injury.
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