Acupuncture Beats Drug For Knee Arthritis Relief

Acupuncture combined with moxibustion is more effective for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis than meloxicam (a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug). Researchers from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine quantified the curative effect of warm needle acupuncture using micro-CT (computed tomography). In the study, acupuncture combined with moxibustion successfully improves the condition of the osteoarthritic knee bone structure. In addition, knee cartilage scores document that acupuncture with moxibustion reduces inflammation and accelerates knee cartilage repair.

It appears that acupuncture is a regenerative therapy by helping to accelerate cartilage repair.

Here is the link: http://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/1842-acupuncture-beats-drug-for-knee-arthritis-relief

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