Knee pain, torn meniscus rehab, Osteo-arthritis, Chondromalaia Patella and Patella Tendonitis

Acupuncture can successfully treat knee pain from a wide variety of sources, including osteo-arthritis, chondromalicia patellan and patella tendonitis. Osteo arthritis is an age related condition due to a degeneration of the cartilage of the knee, when the cartilage wears thin and bones begin to touch. Osteoarthritis can often be very painful and limiting. Fortunately acupuncture can help to manage the pain and slow down and reverse the cartilage degeneration. Acupuncture can also help speed up recovery times for meniscus tears and ACL tears. Acupuncture has also been shown to be effective for other knee problems such as Chondromalacia Patella and Patella tendonitis.

Testimonial

"I’ve read so many good reviews of Robert, that I decided to schedule a session. I had right knee pain going on 4 weeks and having tried other natural therapies to no avail, I was eager to see what he could Do. On our first visit, Robert placed 3 hyper thin acupuncture needles around my knee (which didn’t hurt a bit when inserted). He then used a “non-insertion” type of needle to work on other related acupuncture points. The first thing I noticed was not an immediate reduction in knee pain, but a noticeable decrease in my anxiously beating heart. (I admit, I was somewhat anxious seeing a new acupuncturist). A wave of full body relaxation followed by a warm sensation around the knee. MUCH more blissed out than I expected. Later that day, I challenged the knee by climbing the Howe Street stairs on Capitol Hill and was able to ascend/descend with very minimal pain! At least 90% less than over the previous 4 weeks! Ive now seen Robert 4 times and have noticed improvements in sleep, continued reduction in resting heart rate (by 20bpm), and my knee remains pain-free. Overall im really impressed with my care. Robert has a very calming presence and is remarkably intuitive. He listens attentively not only to what you say, but to the subtle rhythms and nuances of your body. He deserves every 5 star review he receives and is my new 5-star acupuncturist!"-Jared

Research on the Effectiveness of Acupuncture for Chronic Pain

Acupuncture for Chronic Pain
Acupuncture is widely used for the treatment of chronic pain. This study aimed to determine the effect size of acupuncture for 4 chronic pain conditions: back and neck pain, osteoarthritis, chronic headache, and shoulder pain, and concluded that acupuncture is effective for the treatment of chronic pain.

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