Hi Goldie,

Since you mention the 30 yrs of office work , I'd like to suggest you read on our Thoracic outlet syndrome forum (TOS) for short...

here's the link to the useful sticky thread tone of info-
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread84.html

Even if symptoms don't fit for you- many of the therapies & tips are good for anyone.

Pec minor pain/tightness
ring/pinky finger sx
neck/shoulder pain /tightness

Do you have a forward head/shoulders posture??
Often happens when long term desk/office work.
If so it closes down & crowds the area that provides blood flow & nerves to arm & hands.

Just sharing what may, or not, be helpful. An oncological radiologist shared his story with a short session of acupuncture eliminated an elbow soreness that he had, which had been tentatively diagnosed as carpal. He also said that acupuncture had been helpful for patients whose muscles did no recover well from radiation. Often, these muscles act as if frozen...not moving easily... and acupuncture has been definitely helpful for many of them... as attested by this physician. PS - I was surprised that this particular acupuncturist only charged $60 per session... as opposed to nearby practicioners who charge $100.