Acupuncture for Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that occurs when the cartilage and tissues in a joint break down over time.

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting 80% of those aged 65 or older. It is the eighth leading cause of disability globally, with the knee joint most frequently associated with disability.

Acupuncture may help control inflammation associated with arthritis. It is a treatment that can help with inflammation and by stimulating the proliferation of stem cells by stimulating acupoints to trigger nerve signals. Acupuncture can have anti-inflammatory effects in several ways, including to help ease arthritis symptoms and improve the quality of life for people with the condition.

Treatment is focused on symptom management, with nonpharmacologic therapies being the preferred first line of treatment. Acupuncture is considered a useful treatment for osteoarthritis. Acupuncture can have anti-inflammatory effects in several ways, including to help ease arthritis symptoms and improve the quality of life for people with the condition.

  •  Anti-inflammatory

    Acupuncture can help reduce swelling and pain in joints. It may also help ease side effects from other arthritis treatments, such as nausea and fatigue. 

  • Releases endorphins

    Acupuncture can trigger the release of endorphins, which are the body's natural pain-relieving chemicals. 

  • Cartilage repair

    Acupuncture may help repair cartilage microarchitecture and delay or reverse cartilage defects by stimulating stem cells to repair.

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