Acupuncture can help rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and bursitis whether or not you are on medication, planning or had surgery.

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that causes stiffness and pain in the joints and can affect a person of any age. The condition can affect many other tissues in the body, but the joints are usually most severely affected. Conventional treatment for this condition remains far from ideal for many patients and complementary therapies may play a useful role in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Nutritional Therapy, Acupuncture and Yoga Therapy can effectively be used alongside medical treatment to aid pain, inflammation and general well-being.

OSTEOARTHRITIS

Osteoarthritis involves the grows of bone spurs and degeneration of cartilage at a joint and most commonly affects adults older than 45 through “wear-and-tear”. It can affect almost any joint, but most frequently it occurs in the hands, knees, hips, and spine. Common symptoms include pain, stiffness, and difficulty moving the joint. Arthritis is a chronic condition that worsens over time, however treatment can reduce your symptoms and there is a number of treatments other than medication that can be individually tailored to you. Nutritional Therapy can help with weight loss and suggestion of supplements to support joint health and reduce inflammation. Acupuncture can effectively deal with both pain and inflammation and Yoga Therapy can help maintain the range of movement without straining the body.

BURSITIS

Joint pain can also be caused by bursitis (inflammation of the bursae). The bursae are fluid-filled sacs that cushion and pad bony prominencies, allowing muscles and tendons to move freely over the bone. Acupuncture can be an effective treatment alongside medical intervention to reduce pain and inflammation.