People with osteoarthritis (OA) who seek relief can also benefit from therapies like acupuncture and ayurvedic medicine, besides mainstream medicine. We provide Acupuncture, Ayurvedic herbal preparations, Ayurvedic treatment and massage. Acupuncture provides symptoms improvement when used as an add-on therapy for people struggling with aching joints. Most studies have found acupuncture offers pain and stiffness relief for osteoarthritis.
Acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years and plays an important role in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Acupuncturists treat medical conditions by inserting needles into the skin at specific points on the body. According to principles of TCM, health is governed by the flow of energy (known as qi, pronounced “chee”) throughout the body along pathways called meridians. As per theory, illness occurs when this energy flow is disrupted or becomes unbalanced. Precise insertion of acupuncture needles is said to restore the flow of qi and improve health.
Rheumatoid arthritis:
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can cause inflammation in the joints or upper neck and joint inflammation can lead to pain. People with this condition can try acupuncture to find relief. In general, acupuncture needles can be placed all over the body. But needles don’t have to be placed on acupuncture points exactly where you feel pain, but instead at pressure points that your acupuncturist identifies. The acupuncturist may insert the needles in your legs, knees, arms, shoulders etc. Focusing on these points may reduce inflammation, increase endorphins, and cause relaxation. In fact, many people fall asleep during their sessions.
Some people should avoid acupuncture, including: People with bleeding disorders. You may have trouble healing where the needle was placed. People with heart issues. If you have a pacemaker, using acupuncture with heat or electrical impulses can interfere with your device. Acupuncture has shown to work best when paired with other therapies such as ayurvedic herbs, cupping, massage and moxa.
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