debbie Klimcke acupuncturist and Life Coach

Practicing in Traditional Chinese Medicine ,Acupuncture and Life Coaching


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Acupuncture, Top therapy for Arthritis

Acupuncture is the top Complimentary therapy for Arthritis.

Acupuncture is the most effective complimentary therapy for treating rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. . It also scores very highly for other musculoskeletal conditions according to Arthritis Research UK.

The report summarised evidence of practitioner based complimentary therapies that would be frequently used for treating Rheumatoid Arthritis, 0steoarthritis, Low Back Pain and Fibromyalgia. Acupuncture scored highest in the treatment of Arthritis and Low back pain. The effectiveness of the treatment was recorded in terms of reduction of pain and improvement in disability or quality of life.  Arthritis Research UK. 2013.