May 23, 2013

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Acupuncture Could Relieve Osteoarthritis Symptoms

British researchers say acupuncture could serve as an alternative to knee surgery for osteoarthritis.

In 2008, 90 patients with severe symptoms for osteoarthritis were given acupuncture treatments once a week and later every six weeks.

The patients showed improvements in pain levels, stiffness and functional capacity after just one month of treatment.


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