Arthritis and Acupuncture WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Arthritis and Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a technique of inserting and manipulating fine filiform needles into specific points on the body with the aim of relieving pain and for therapeutic purposes. While it has been a subject of active scientific research since the late 20th century, its effects are not well-understood, and it remains controversial among researchers and clinicians. For osteoarthritis, reviews since 2006 show acupuncture to be more effective than no treatment at all, but approximately as effective as sham acupuncture (wherein needles are inserted in points that, according to acupuncture theory, should not be effective). ...more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- There are no side effects from treatment.1
- Needles are inserted all over the body, not just directly over the affected area.2
- A 1997 study found that this treatment "may be useful" when combined with standard medical care.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ US News and World Report: Needles May Be Good For Your Arthritis
- ↑ Acufinder: Acupuncture for Arthritis
- ↑ All About Arthritis: Acupuncture for the Relief of Arthritis Pain
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- Contributor: Jacky Gamble
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Nov. 12, 2009
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- Contributor: Jacky Gamble
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Acupuncture and Arthritis, Acupuncture for Arthritis
- Last update: Nov. 12, 2009
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