Acupuncture and Arthritis

If you're suffering from arthritis pain in New York City, visit Flatiron District acupuncturist, Marc Gian. Acupuncture is particularly effective at treating the pain and inflammation associated with arthritis, as demonstrated by several studies. One reason for acupuncture's effectiveness as an arthritis treatment is the stimulation of pain-killing endorphins, along with an anti-inflammatory hormone called adrenal corticotropin.

According to a research review published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine: "acupuncture alone or combined with other treatment modalities is beneficial to the clinical conditions of RA (rheumatoid arthritis) without adverse effects reported and can improve function and quality of life and is worth trying."

A 2018 meta-analysis in the Journal of Pain also concluded that acupuncture was an effective treatment for osteoarthritis pain. 

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, arthritis is a blockage in Qi flow, often caused by exposure to Wind and Cold. The treatment is often a combination of Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture. Marc is a specialist in Essential Oils, and many essential oil blends are used to facilitate comfort and flexibility. 

In NYC's Flatiron District, acupuncturist Marc Gian can help you get your arthritis pain under control with traditional Chinese methods, including acupuncture.

Of course, Western medicine explains arthritis differently, acknowledging two varieties: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis occurs when the joint cartilage has become worn down over time, leading the joint's bones to rub against each other. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder in which the body's immune system causes inflammation in the joints. Both forms of arthritis can be excruciating, and both respond well to acupuncture treatment. 

Contact acupuncturist Marc Gian to schedule a treatment in New York City's Flatiron District. Marc will consult with you about your symptoms and design a treatment course involving both acupuncture and other treatment modalities to get your arthritis symptoms under control.