Have you been dealing with pain or discomfort in your knees? Osteoarthritis can be a very painful condition to deal with. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis in the knee, where the cartilage in the knee joint gradually deteriorates. As the cartilage deteriorates the protective layer between the bones decreases causing much pain and discomfort. A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that acupuncture produces significant pain relief and improved function in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee.
In the study, the subjects who experienced acupuncture had a greater reduction in pain and stiffness, improved functioning and a higher quality of life than the placebo group.
570 patients with this condition received either 23 true acupuncture sessions over 26 weeks or 6 two-hour sessions over 12 weeks or 23 sham acupuncture sessions over 26 weeks. Participants in the true acupuncture group experienced greater improvement in function than the sham acupuncture group at 8 weeks.
Herbal Medicine For Knee Pain
Chinese herbal medicine has been used for thousands of years for pain. Consider a trusted, herbal medicine brand for back and knee and joint pains.
Joint Pain Formula is perfect for our patients who need relief from chronic or acute joint pain. Patients report a reduction in arthritis, osteo-arthritits, and rheumatoid arthritis. The herbs in this formula may help reduce inflammation or stagnation in the body. Reducing stagnation in the body enhances circulation and the flow of Qi throughout the body.
Back and Knee Formula is a classical, and very old formula called Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang in Chinese. It is used for pain in the lower body especially in the low back, knees, legs and feet. User report pain from arthritis, weakness and heaviness of the legs, soreness, numbness and stiffness of the back or legs benefit from Back and Knee Formula.
So, give yourself a pat on your knees and start showing them some love.
Berman, BM., et. Al., Effectiveness of acupuncture as adjunct therapy in osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized, controlled trial. Annals of Internal Medicine, DEC. 21, 2004; 141(12)901-910.
