Acupuncture for Arthritis NYC
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES Arthritis
Arthritis is a general term for inflammation of the joint. Osteoarthritis is wearing away the joint cartilage creating the formation of osteophytes.
Cause by repetitive motion and trauma on the joints
Obesity
Not moving enough
SYMPTOMS
Can occur to any joint of the body (neck, shoulder, elbow, knee, hip, fingers, toes)
Dull achy stiff pain
Decrease range of motion
May have swelling
May have redness seen on the joint
Millions of Americans are over prescribed painkillers and have created the opioid crisis. Acupuncture is an excellent choice help reduce pain, improve arthritic joints, and decrease inflammation
HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE HELP WITH arthritis?
Numerous studies have shown acupuncture treatments can effectively eliminate and reduce acute and chronic pain.
Help regenerate chondrocyte and collagen as seen on MRI.
Improves muscle strength and decrease tightness to help lubricate the joint and improve blood flow to the joint
Helps reduce inflammation, swelling as it activates the lymphatic system to help drain swelling.
HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?
Our goal is to reduce the intensity, frequency, and duration of the pain. Increase range of motion, decrease swelling, and prevent pain from reoccurring.
As with all conditions there are many co factors involved such as acute and chronic onset. On average, the number of acupuncture treatments range from 6-20 treatments weekly or bi-weekly for the condition to fully resolve.