Can acupuncture really help arthritis?
A.The National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse acknowledges acupuncture as an established method for stopping arthritis pain for short periods of time. Researchers believe that the needles stimulate deep sensory nerves that tell the brain to release natural painkillers (endorphins). Note that acupressure is similar to acupuncture, but pressure is applied to the acupuncture sites instead of needles.
