Acupuncture for Arthritis
The use of acupuncture to relieve pain is well established in America. In fact,
it is the most common use of acupuncture outside of China, today. Modern medical
technology has revealed that the insertion of acupuncture needles causes measurable
physiological changes like the release of pain-relieving beta-endorphins in surrounding
tissue. However, the effects of such treatments are often short-lived if the root
cause of the pain is not treated.
For patients suffering from arthritis, whether it is arthritis of the knee, hip,
shoulder, hand or back, we aim to treat the body as a whole, and
not just focus on treating the obvious symptoms. The majority of our arthritis patients
suffer from rheumatoid
arthritis or psoriatic arthritis (arthropathic psoriasis),
which are autoimmune disorders. Hence, our treatments not only focus on controlling
the painful symptoms of arthritis, but also on balancing the immune system. The
majority of our patients see immediate results in just a few treatments and experience
positive long term benefits. Depending on the specific situation, we may recommend
traditional acupuncture or a combination of acupuncture and exercise in accordance
with our
Active Acupuncture
philosophy.
Testimonials
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 Bob Fiore, 59,… comes to class "whenever schedule allows". His pain is due to rheumatoid
arthritis in his knees, hands, ankles, feet and shoulders, probably from Lyme disease.
"Mr. Gu gave me exercises for my joints that are really helpful in pain relief and
mobility. I come limping into class and walk out after doing the exercises feeling
much better".
- "Mr. Gu Makes Lives Better One Exercise at a Time" Westport News, April 12, 2002
(page1, page2,
page3)
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 Participants in the class reported that, since taking Gu’s exercise class, they
feel more invigorated and have more energy. Plus, they feel less pain from arthritic
conditions. Mildred Roach, who has a history of generalized arthritis, travels all
the way from Brooklyn by subway to take Gu’s class twice a week. She reports that,
due to his exercises, she is feeling less pain.
- "Seniors with a Sprint in Their Step" Town & Village, August 17, 2000 (page1,
page2)
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Scientific Literature
- In a randomized, placebo-controlled study, researchers found that acupuncture treatment
reduced pain and improved joint function in patients with osteoarthritis of the
knee. (more)
- In mice induced with arthritis, acupuncture stimulation had anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic
and immuno-regulatory effects. (more)
- A review of literature, concluding that "acupuncture has a place in the treatment
of chronic muscoskeletal pain." (more)