| There are many different treatments for | | | | the joint in question in penetrated with |
| arthritis. If you are interested in trying | | | | thin, solid needles made of metal. |
| some alternative forms of therapy, try | | | | |
| acupuncture arthritis knee ankle pain. | | | | Who Can Use Acupuncture? |
| Acupuncture can be a very effective method of | | | | |
| treatment for all forms of arthritis pain, | | | | You do not need an arthritis diagnosis to |
| including rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. It | | | | need acupuncture help. Because most |
| has been shown by scientific studies to be | | | | acupuncturists are not licensed doctors, you |
| particularly effective when it comes to knee | | | | will not even need to consult your insurance |
| and ankle based pain. | | | | company, as most do not pay for alternative |
| | | | therapies like this one. If you want some |
| What is Acupuncture? | | | | names of good acupuncturists in your area, |
| | | | check with your doctor or your herbalist. |
| Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical | | | | They should be able to refer you to competent |
| procedure in which certain points of the body | | | | professionals. Be sure to check your |
| are stimulated. American acupuncture | | | | acupuncturist's credentials, as there are |
| incorporates a number of different cultures | | | | some good national acupuncture organizations |
| processes. The whole idea originated more | | | | that may help narrow your search. You may be |
| than two thousand years ago, but it became | | | | able to find some websites that list these |
| well known in the seventies in the United | | | | acupuncturists in your area. Remember that |
| States. Most Asian countries, including | | | | your acupuncturist is not a doctor, so they |
| China, Japan, and Korea have their own forms | | | | cannot offer you a diagnosis for your joint |
| of this helpful procedure. For many, | | | | pain. They can only offer you pain relief. |
| acupuncture arthritis knee ankle pain | | | | |
| procedures are quite helpful. The most | | | | For more information on other forms of |
| studied, and most practiced form of | | | | alternative therapy for your arthritis pain, |
| acupuncture in the United States involves | | | | whether it is in you knee or ankle joints, |
| first a massage of the affected area, then | | | | see some of the other articles on this site. |