Question 1

will acupuncture help my trigger finger?

Accepted Answer

Trigger Finger: I have not heard of this working.  Usually i numb the area up, then inject the region under ultrasound to free up the tendon.

Question 2

are there any acupuncture points on the body that can trigger an instant orgasm upon pressure?

Accepted Answer

Not that I know of.: There are auricular protocols for decreased libido - but i don't know of a button to push for an instant orgasm.

Question 3

what are the acupuncture points for jaw and neck pain ?

Accepted Answer

Acupuncture point: One of the points that is commonly used is the li4 point; which is on the large intestine principal meridian.  Your acupuncturist will be familiar with the location of this point. This should not be needled in pregnant women. There are other points used that can be reviewed with your acupuncturist.

Question 4

what are the acupuncture points for back and neck?

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Too many to list: There are dozens of acupuncture points on the neck and back. The acupuncturist chooses points depending on the specific nature of the symptoms and on what they find on exam of the individual.

Question 5

what are the acupuncture points for back, jaw and neck pain ?

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See an acupuncturist: It is not really possible to tell you exactly where the points of acupuncture for all the locations of pain you seek, in this limitted space. Some sample is shown here on the picture, but i would advise you to seek a consultation with an acupuncturist to find out what is involved and whether or not acupuncture is right for you. Good luck.

Question 6

how do you treat "trigger finger" ?

Accepted Answer

Shots or surgery: You need to be evaluated. We can use steroid shots, therapy or even surgery. It will depend on your problem. 
The injection and the surgery are simple procedures.

Question 7

how can i straighten trigger finger?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Trigger finger developes due to binding of the flexor tendons at the a1 pulley at the distal palmar crease. Sometimes responds to steroid injection but frequently requires surgical release of the pulley to allow for tendon glide allowing finger to straighten. If triggering is chronic this can cause ligament contracture at pip joint limiting joint extension. See hand surgeon.

Question 8

i have trigger finger, what's best to do?

Accepted Answer

How often: It depends on how frequently you experience symptoms.  If its occasional, you might benefit from a corticosteroid injection.  If its persistent, a surgical release can be performed to correct it.

Question 9

in what way can i treat my trigger finger?

Accepted Answer

2 main options: Surgical release of the a1 pulley or steroid injection are the two primary modes of treatment. No home remedies. Seek care of a hand surgeon.

Question 10

could you get trigger finger without pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Develops secondary to binding of the flexor tendons at the a1 pulley at the distal palmer crease of the finger involved. Can be due to inflammation around the tendons or constriction of the pulley this can be painful due to the inflammatory reaction or degree of locking. But not all the time.

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