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Research suggests it can, particularly for mild to moderate cases. A 2023 systematic review and meta-analysis published in Frontiers in Neuroscience found that acupuncture was more effective than night splints for pain relief in carpal tunnel patients. Studies have also shown improvements in nerve conduction — not just symptom reduction — following a course of acupuncture treatment.

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Can acupuncture actually help carpal tunnel syndrome?