Acupuncture is effective in treating arthritis, but it needs to be combined with other modalities for better results, such as physical therapy and medication.
Arthritis belongs to the category of paralysis in traditional Chinese medicine, which can cause joint pain, redness, swelling, and limited movement, etc. Acupuncture can dredge the local meridians and channels to activate blood circulation and relieve pain.
There are many acupuncture points that can be chosen for the treatment of arthritis, such as the calf’s nose point, the foot Sanli, the knee Yangguan, the sea of blood, Liangqiu and other points at the knee joint, and the elbow joint near the Quchi, the Shaohai, Shakuzawa, Quzawa and other points.
Acupuncture should be performed by a professional physician, and it is important to avoid changing positions during treatment to avoid stagnation of needles.
In addition to acupuncture, physical therapy and medication can also be used, such as infrared light to improve local blood circulation, and drugs such as sodium vitrate, compound betamethasone injection and diclofenac sodium. You should cooperate with your doctor and avoid blindly using medication on your own.