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Acupuncture can be a powerful treatment for all kinds of arthritic pain

When it comes to treating arthritis, there are many conventional and alternative approaches for it. If you are considering an alternative type of treatment, you can opt for acupuncture therapy to treat your arthritis knee or ankle pain. Acupuncture can be a powerful treatment for all kinds of arthritic pain, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Medical studies have shown acupuncture to be quite potent in treating pain associated with ankle and knee arthritis.

What is Acupuncture?

A component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), acupuncture is a healing procedure that entails the stimulation of certain parts of the body known as acupuncture points. Acupuncture came about at least two thousand years ago in China but only become popular in the United States in the early 1970s. East Asian countries such as Korea, Japan and China have their own unique way of practicing acupuncture. In the United States, the most researched and practiced type of acupuncture for arthritis includes initially massaging the affected part of the body, then the insertion of stainless steel acupuncture needles into the diseased joints.

Who Can Use Acupuncture?

If you are considering getting acupuncture to treat your joint pain, it is not necessary to get a diagnosis for arthritis. One good thing about availing of this treatment is that many insurance companies are now covering acupuncture treatment in their insurance policy. It is important to seek out a licensed acupuncturist for treatment of your condition to avoid any complications and side effects from the treatment. Be sure to verify the acupuncturist’s credentials. Browsing through good national acupuncture organizations can help you find a qualified practitioner near your area. You need to remember though, that your acupuncturist is not a doctor, he can only treat your arthritis pain, not give you a diagnosis for your arthritis.

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