Is acupuncture effective for arthritis?
Acupuncture is said to relieve pain and correct disorders in the body. Thin, solid needles of varying length are inserted into acupoints to a specific depth where they are twisted & left in place for periods ranging from a few minutes to nearly an hour. National Institutes of Health found acupuncture effective in treating painful disorders of the muscle and skeletal systems, such as FM and tennis elbow. It was judged as a ‘reasonable option’ for the relief of post- operative pain and low-back pain. It won qualified endorsement as a supplement to standard remedies for carpal-tunnel syndrome and osteoarthritis. Acupuncture has virtually no side effects.
