Acupuncture for Relief from Joint Pain

The Chinese medical theory suggests that arthritis is a condition that arises due to the blockage of Qi in the meridians.

Living with joint pain could be extremely painful and stressful. A lot of people experience pain in their joints due to various underlying causes. However, the condition gets worsened with age. The causes for joint pain could be osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, overexertion or a problem with an internal organ of the body. Whatever may be the reason, inflammation of the joints is never a pleasing condition. It becomes exceedingly painful for people who suffer from arthritis to move their joints or walk. However, acupuncture is the science that offers relief to people suffering from joint pain.

Existing for centuries, the traditional Chinese practice of acupuncture is now practiced all over the globe. Physicians in the ancient ages were of the view that diseases and illnesses were a cause of the energy imbalance in the body of an individual. By stimulating the 12 key meridians in the body through needles, the body can be made resistant to illnesses and can recuperate from various health disorders. Physicians in the west now have realized the potential of acupuncture. The traditional Oriental practice is based on the principle of ‘Qi’ or the life force. According to the ancient practice, any imbalance in the body can lead to illnesses and pains. Practitioners of acupuncture in Del Mar,CA focus on this principle to relieve the body of the pain. 

 

The Chinese medical theory suggests that arthritis is a condition that arises due to the blockage of Qi in the meridians. Acupuncture helps in decreasing pain in the joints by releasing endorphins, chemicals that help in relieving pain. As most of the acupoints are located close to the nerves, their stimulation leads to the muscles sending a message to the brain to release endorphins, which help relieve the body of stress and pain. As the pain revolves around the central nervous system, the simulation of the acupoints helps in the release of endorphins helping the body to deal with the pain.

According to various studies, patients undergoing acupuncture with proper medication show recovery from lower back pain, and pain due to fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, muscle cramps and sprains, and carpal tunnel syndrome.  Since acupuncture points are located all over the body and not on the affected area, needles are pierced on all the points that may include shoulders, legs, arms or forearms. Once the needles are placed in the desired points, they help in clearing the blockage, allowing the free flow of Qi, relieving you of the pain. However, the frequency, length and duration of the treatment depend upon the severity of the condition and vary from patient to patient. Although acupuncture alone is not a cure for arthritis, it can quicken the recovery process by allowing the energy to flow freely through the meridians in the body.

Acupuncture is a medical technique that can be used to treat various chronic disorders. Ask your physician and reap the benefits of this amazing ancient practice.