Acupuncture In Bristol Is Outstanding
The efficacy of acupuncture for arthritis has been proven clinically in a US NIH study. Used in conjunction with conventional care, it tends to reduce discomfort by nearly 50% and increase ability to walk by nearly 50% when the patella is affected. The clinical trial was a double-blind trial which provided no treatment for part of the sample, ineffective acupunture for another part, and acupuncture as a natural arthritis treatment for the remainder.
The effectiveness of acupuncture for arthritis has been unclear from past studies. Many studies have been small with a limited number of sessions and/or patients. The new study is seen as “extremely encouraging,” “well conducted,” and demonstrating a “positive effect” according to Dr. Madeline Devey.
Acupuncture has been practiced in China for thousands of years. The treatment works by inserting thin needles which refocus and redirect the body’s own natural energy or Qi. While it does not cure the disease, acupuncture is a natural arthritis treatment. Joint deterioration does continue, but the pain is relieved.
Acupuncture for arthritis is often most effective for patients who have not had success with conventional medical treatments. One previous study, tried to explain the successes of acupunctures at pain reduction by studying its effect on a patients’ electromagnetic fields, while another study wrote it off as a placebo effect. However the most recent study is by far the best conducted and conclusive.
Acupuncture in Bristol, England is a long established practice with many traditional practioneers. Acupuncture has mixed effects at various levels: mental, emotional and physical.
While deciding on acupuncture providers in Bristol one is advised to locate a professional who belongs to the British Acupuncture Council. Those who belong to this society are bound by a professional oath. Acupuncture is risky and it most often succeeds when provided by a seasoned professional. Apprentice providers should spend plenty of time working with a mentor. However, for those fortunate enough to live in Bristol, it is no exagerration to say that acupuncture in this area is second-to-none in the western world.
- Keith Ferris
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