Acupuncture is really effective for tenosynovitis. Also, soaking in hot water for over 20 minutes helps reduce swelling .it's essentially a hot compress. Personally tested and proven effective. 针灸对腱鞘炎真的有用，还有可以用热水浸泡超过20分钟，相当于热敷消肿，亲测有效。 (Yi He)