Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
near Valley Stream, NY
for Arthritis, Chronic Pain and Joint Pain
We also treat:
Chronic Pain, Arthritis | Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia
Orthopedics and Carpal Tunnel | Skin Issues and Dermatology
Allergies, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue | Pregnancy-Related and Women's Issues
Cancer Support | Stroke Support| Autoimmune Disorders| Smoking Cessation
Please note that we are not limited to treating only these conditions.
If you do not see your issue here, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss treatment.
What is Arthritis?
Arthritis is not just one disease; it is a complex disorder that comprises more than one hundred distinct symptoms and can affect people at any stage of life. Two of the most common forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. These two forms of arthritis share a common symptom - persistent joint pain.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis in the United States. OA begins with the breakdown of joint cartilage, resulting in pain and stiffness. Repetitive injury and physical trauma may contribute to the development of OA. If you have a strenuous job that requires repetitive bending, kneeling, or squatting, for example, you may be at high risk for OA of the knee.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic inflammatory disorder that may affect many tissues and organs, but principally attacks synovial joints. Inflammation of the joint lining, called the synovium, causes pain, stiffness, swelling, warmth, and redness. The affected joint may also lose its shape, resulting in loss of normal movement.
If you suffer with arthritis, acupuncture can help.
Arthritis is one of the most pervasive diseases in the United States and is the leading cause of disability. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of every three Americans (an estimated seventy million people) is affected.
For most people, arthritis pain and inflammation cannot be avoided as the body ages. In fact, most people over the age of fifty show some signs of arthritis as joints degenerate over time. Fortunately, arthritis can often be managed with acupuncture.
If you have arthritis and would like to learn more about how acupuncture can help, call now for a consultation.Telephone:
516-792-5791 • Email: aculynn@optonline.net
Studies show that acupuncture can stimulate the production of hormones that reduce pain and inflammation.
In a German study, 3,500 people with osteoarthritis of the hip and/or knee received 15 sessions of acupuncture combined with their usual medical care. The results showed that the patients that had acupuncture had less pain and stiffness, improved function and better quality of life than their counterparts who had routine care alone. The improvements occurred immediately after completing a three-month course of acupuncture and lasted for at least another three months, indicating osteoarthritis is among conditions treated with acupuncture.
Another study, published in the journal Pain, looked at the effects of acupuncture among 40 adults with osteoarthritis of the knee. Among the patients in the study, those who had a daily acupuncture session for 10 consecutive days reported greater improvement in their pain compared with patients who received a "sham" version of the therapy.