How Do You Use Acupuncture To Treat Tendonitis?
Tendonitis is the inflammation of the tendon that connects a group of muscles to a bone. Symptoms of tendonitis are pain and swelling near a joint–most commonly the shoulder, wrist and elbow–as well as possible numbness or stiffness of the joint. Patients who use deep-needle acupuncture to treat their tendonitis can find considerable relief without surgery or conventional medications. Search for an acupuncturist near your home. The acupuncture referral service Acufinder carries an online directory of certified providers (see Resources below). Use your zip code or preferred style of acupuncture to find the acupuncturist who is right for you. Choose an acupuncturist who will use deep acupuncture to treat your tendonitis. Placing hair-thin needles deep into the channels on the affected side of the body is more likely to relieve pain and swelling than laser acupuncture or acupressure. Take some notes about your injury that you can give to the acupuncturist. Write down where exactly it hu
