The causes of peripheral nerve injury are varied, including the following:
1.Traumatic injuries: such as knife wounds, lacerations, firearm injuries, etc., which are commonly found in accidents, wartime injuries, etc.
2.Compressive injuries due to fractures or dislocations: When a fracture or dislocation occurs, peripheral nerves may become compressed or pinched, leading to injury.
3.Crush injuries, such as external fixation devices, muscles, tendons, and blood vessel injuries, are common during surgery or when a nerve is compressed for a long time.
4.Chronic irritation or compression: Chronic irritation or compression, such as maintaining poor posture for a long time, repetitive movements, etc., may cause nerve damage due to chronic stimulation or compression.
The treatment of peripheral nerve injury in traditional Chinese medicine mainly includes the following aspects:
1.Traditional Chinese Medicine**: Depending on the patient's specific symptoms and constitution, the TCM physician may prescribe appropriate TCM prescriptions, such as drugs to promote blood circulation and blood stasis, dispel dampness and cold, etc., to promote nerve repair and restore function.
2.Acupuncture**: Acupuncture** has a certain application in traditional Chinese medicine** peripheral nerve injury, which can promote the regeneration and restoration of nerve function by stimulating specific acupuncture points.
3.Traditional Chinese Medicine Tuina Massage: Tuina massage stimulates the meridians and acupuncture points around the affected area, promotes the circulation of qi and blood, and helps to repair and restore nerves.
4.Physical**: such as physiotherapy, **training, etc., can promote the repair and recovery of nerve function through hot compresses, electrotherapy, massage and other means.
It should be noted that the method should be determined according to the specific situation and condition of the patient, and it is recommended to do it under the guidance of a TCM professional to obtain better results.