Effect of Acupressure on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnant Women

The pregnant women will receive acupressure on the (Pc-6/Lung-7 )acupoints one minute for each point with 3 repetitions on both side( about 30minutes /session),2 times per week in addition to advices for 12 weeks.

"The pregnant women will receive advices for 12 weeks as follows:~* Avoid heavy lifting.~* Avoid repetitive tasks.~* Sit on chairs with armrests and elevate affected hand on the armrest~* Avoid sleeping on the side of the affected hand.~* Keep the wrist in a neutral (straight) position.~* Avoid positions of full flexion and extension.~* Reduce general swelling by:~ * eating less salty food .~ * elevating legs when sitting .~ * wearing compression garments.~* Apply cold water over the wrist."