Polyarthritis

Acupuncture treatment acts through complex mechanisms, including the improvement of local blood flow, regulation of anti-inflammatory cytokines, and inhibition of pain nerves (enkephalin release). Studies on polyarthritis have reported significant effects of acupuncture in reducing VAS pain scores and improving joint function, and it is particularly utilized as an adjuvant treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective Since the 12 meridians connect the joints and muscles of the entire body like a network, stimulating multiple points with a single acupuncture needle can yield simultaneous effects on multiple joints. At Dongjedang, we base our approach on distal acupoints that regulate Qi and blood according to the general pattern of spleen deficiency, and for severely affected joints, we use sharp needles to directly release adhesions and accelerate the speed of functional recovery.