Slava Gotlib
Board Certified L.Ac./MSAC
Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
225 Broadway Suite #2018
New York, NY 10007
Phone: (212) 693-4010
Acupuncture is best know for its treatment of pain, and one of the most common applications is arthritis. But it must be stressed that acupuncture does not simply mask the pain like painkillers, but helps to heal the arthritic joint at the same time that it takes away the pain.
The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, in which the cartilage of the joint has been worn down, increasing friction, which causes pain and inflammation. In this case acupuncture is used to maintain the health of the joint while reducing pain and inflammation. At the same time dietary and lifestyle habits may also need to be modified so that the body may heal and preserve what is left of the cartilage in the joint.
The importance of diet and lifestyle in the health of the joints cannot be overstressed. There is an old Chinese proverb: “The patient who takes their medicine but neglects diet, wastes the skills of the physician.” Although acupuncture has been proven effective in reducing the pain of arthritis, it should not be used alone. Herbal medicine and dietary therapy are very important to reduce inflammation and bring about lasting joint health.
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