Table 5. Characteristics of numbness recorded in clinical study

Characteristics Frequency (N=67) Percentage
Feeling of heaviness in the affected area 50 74.6
Feeling of tension in the affected area 22 32.8
Numbness in a fixed position 65 97.0
Decreased numbness when pressed 36 53.7
Increased numbness with movement 15 22.4
Increased numbness when exposed to cold 22 32.8
Increased numbness when exposed to moisture 9 13.4
Decreased numbness with warm compresses 29 43.3
Sensation of crawling insects 31 46.3