Osteoarthritis Sufferers May Find Symptomatic Relief from Acupuncture

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease in which the protective cartilage surrounding the ends of bones in a joint slowly degrades. The process of joint degradation results in pain in several ways – usually when the cartilage wears away, or when the adjacent bones themselves start to come in contact with each other and rub together. It is the most frequent type of arthritis. Conventional Western modes of treatment include drugs, dietary modifications and exercise and weight adjustments to help manage the symptoms – there is no real cure for this condition.

The good news for people suffering from osteoarthritis is that acupuncture in Maitland works extremely well in managing the painful symptoms of osteoarthritis. This treatment has been thoroughly and extensively researched that oftentimes have led to positive results.

Your acupuncturist is well trained in treating various types of chronic joint pain and arthritis conditions. Most pain usually is seen by these professionals as due to issues with the soft tissue – fascia and muscles that have attached to cause radiating and dull pain. Arthritis comes into play when the movement of the individual is poor and he or she has persistent changes in the soft tissue.

According to Western medicine osteoarthritis currently has no cure. This is true in the sense that once the bones distort or the cartilage degenerates, there’s really no way to fix the problem. However, this doesn’t mean the individual needs to keep on suffering. Your acupuncturist regularly sees patients having arthritic changes symptoms and at the end of treatment, these patients leave the clinic pain-free. The effect of the treatment usually lasts for three to four weeks after which another round of treatment may be required until the condition resolves to almost permanent basis.

Acupuncturists may also be able to help patients with severe conditions meaning their joints have degraded so badly that no amount of acupuncture will relieve their pain. They can be identified quickly and if after two or treatments their pain hasn’t subsided, they probably would need more invasive treatments such as surgery to resolve their condition.