Learn how to relieve numbness in your hands after a shoulder fracture at Balmers Oriental Medical Clinic in Ansan.

After my shoulder fracture treatment, my right hand began to swell and feel numb frequently, so I visited a Korean medicine clinic. I was told the bone had healed well, but my fingertips were tingling, and the swelling was so severe every morning that it made daily life difficult. The doctor checked my movement and circulation, starting from my shoulder and continuing through my arm and wrist. He explained that the symptoms likely stemmed from reduced blood flow and nerve circulation due to prolonged immobilization after the fracture. He emphasized that it wasn't just a hand issue; I needed to relieve tension around my shoulder as well.
The treatment involved acupuncture, herbal acupuncture, and a combination of chuna and cupping therapy, focusing on the shoulder and arm area. The needles were placed on the numb areas, and I felt a deep, relaxing sensation. The herbal acupuncture stung slightly, but it was bearable. Chuna therapy didn't forcefully twist the joints, but rather gently restored their range of motion, so it was comfortable. After the treatment, my fingertips felt warm and the swelling subsided slightly.