Rheumatoid arthritis and Pain - Acupuncture appeared! The mystery!

Overview of acupuncture

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine that dates back thousands of years.
Acupuncturists use specialized needles to stab into pressure points (acupuncture points) in different parts of the body. This treatment is said to:

• pain relief
• reduce inflammation
• relax the body
• increase blood flow

It is also thought to release endorphins. These are natural hormones that reduce pain feelings.

That's the science of arthritis. However, Chinese Medicine has its own philosophy.

According to Chinese tradition, good energy flows through the qi (pronounced chee peak). It may be blocked by obstructions called billiard balls. The needles open the qigong and remove the balls.

Most people do not feel needles or feel very small stings when the needle is inserted. The needle is said to be thinner than a hair.

Some people use acupuncture to treat joint pain, as well as headaches, back pain and anxiety.

Because rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can cause inflammation in the upper joint or neck - and because arthritis can lead to pain - people with the disease may want to try acupuncture for pain relief.

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Can Acupuncture Help Relieve RA? Information and research evidence

In a 2011 Chinese study, research on traditional acupuncture and acupuncture modern, both tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) all decreased. tell. Both TNF-a and VEGF are linked to chronic inflammation - he explains, Nathan Wei, MD, director of the arthritis treatment center in Frederick, Md.

In particular, TNF-α seems to play a pivotal role in chronic inflammation and arthritis - the specific destruction for RA. That's why so many biological drugs target TNF-a.

In a study of Arthritis & Rheumatism in 2008, with a total of 536 RA patients, five studies reported a decrease in erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), three showed reduced C-reactive protein (CRP). ), and a described study significantly reduced both. Both ESR and CRP are signs of inflammation in the body. Some studies also report pain relief and morning stiffness.

The mystery!

How acupuncture affects the signs of inflammation like TNF-α is unknown. No one has found a single mechanism for the effects of acupuncture, said Jeffrey I. Gold, Ph.D., director of children's pain treatment clinic at Children's Hospital in Los Angeles.

Gold explained that MRI studies show that special acupuncture sites cause reactions in different parts of the brain. Acupuncture may possibly affect any organ or system: immune, nervous, hormonal and psychological. He said, it not only blocks pain signals.

Experts do know that acupuncture relieves pain by stimulating the release of endorphins, the body’s own natural painkillers, says Jamie Starkey, lead acupuncturist for the Tanya I. Edwards, MD Center for Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine at Cleveland Clinic. “We’re activating the peripheral nervous system, which then activates the central nervous system, so that the brain begins to release endorphins.” Acupuncture may relieve pain locally, she says, by not only releasing neurotransmitters, but also by having an anti-inflammatory effect. “How exactly it happens, we are still researching.”

There are several risks associated with acupuncture

Although most researchers feel that potential benefits far outweigh these risks. In addition, many people see risks that are less serious than drug-related risks. You can experience:

• slight pain in the place where the needle is placed
• stomach pain
• tired
• slight bruising
• dizzy
• muscle twitching
• emotion

Some people should avoid acupuncture, including:

• People with bleeding disorders. You may have trouble healing where the needle was placed.
• People who are pregnant. Some acupuncture treatments result in early labor.
• People with heart issues. If you have a pacemaker, using acupuncture with heat or electrical impulses can cause trouble with your device.

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The healing program for all types of arthritis according to Chinese medicine - synthesized by 48 studies of arthritis healing, including:

• 47 Western scientific research
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Acu-TENS - solution to avoid risks:

Illustrated image for Acu-TENS - electric acupuncture pen - automatically detects acupuncture points and guidelines for electric acupuncture pen.

This is a modern acupuncture tool that, in some ways, can replace traditional Chinese acupuncture. Acu-TENS minimizes risk, no side effects.