Joint Pain

Acupuncture can be very effective in treating some types of joint pain.

Joint pain from Osteoarthritis is commonly treated with acupuncture.  Acupuncture can help to improve circulation in the affected joint(s) and surrounding muscles.  Use of massage, moxa, cupping and electro-acupuncture are beneficial in treating this condition.

Some studies have shown that acupuncture can be effective for treating OA of the knee. Read Berman’s study - Acupuncture Relieves Pain and Improves Function in Knee Osteoarthritis - for more information.

Acupuncture patient Maureen Vine tells The Times how acupuncture has improved her quality of life: “Nothing has alleviated the pain of my arthritis like this…These days, there’s no pain in my ankle or foot, or my knees. I only get the occasional twinge in my hip, when I turn in bed. I still can’t quite believe it, but I’m an absolute convert to the benefits of acupuncture.”

Read the full article on the Times Online website: One woman’s life had been crippled by osteoarthritis until she found relief in Chinese medicine.

Rheumatoid Arthritis is a much more complex condition to treat. Currently, there is no published evidence of the effectiveness of acupuncture for this condition.  Treatment may help to relieve some of the symptoms as a complement to western medical treatment.