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Acupuncture
Dry Needling
for Knee Pain

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Does acupuncture dry needling help knee pain?

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Struggling with knee pain in San Francisco, CA?
 
Knee pain is increasingly becoming a common musculoskeletal problem. It is the second most common cause of chronic pain, affecting approximately 25% of adults. The usual complaint associated with knee pain seen in our San Francisco acupuncture clinic is due to osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is caused by wear and tear on the protective cartilage of the knee, resulting in pain, inflammation, and stiffness of the knee joint. 
 
Acupuncture and dry needling for knee pain can help to relax tight muscles and release trigger points as well as reduce inflammation, promote circulation, and release natural pain-relieving endorphins.


Research has shown the effectiveness of acupuncture for knee pain treatments. In a review of ten randomized controlled trials, Selfe and Taylor (2008) reported that these trials support the use of acupuncture as an effective treatment for pain and dysfunction associated with knee osteoarthritis. In certain studies, acupuncture reduced pain even more than pharmaceutical pain medications!

 

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