“Is acupuncture good for arthritis in the hands?”

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“Is acupuncture good for arthritis in the hands?”

I am a 39 year old female. I want to know if acupuncture is good for arthritis in the hands?

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**Kaiti Wang** Acupuncturist Baytown, TX · Accepted Answer

Kaiti Wang Acupuncturist Baytown, TX

Yes, acupuncture is good for arthritis in the hands .

**Phavikone Sundara** Acupuncturist Kent, WA · Accepted Answer

Phavikone Sundara Acupuncturist Kent, WA

Acupuncture, massage, and herbs can be very helpful in reliving the pain associated with arthritis in your hands.

**Christie Luu** Acupuncturist Westminster, CA · Accepted Answer

Christie Luu Acupuncturist Westminster, CA

Yes.

**Catherine Rahm Coudray** Acupuncturist Laramie, Wy · Accepted Answer

Catherine Rahm Coudray Acupuncturist Laramie, Wy

Yes

**Tara Foster** Acupuncturist Arcata, CA · Accepted Answer

Tara Foster Acupuncturist Arcata, CA

Yes. I encourage you to book a session with your practitioner of choice to get help with relief.

**Natalie Ramsey** Acupuncturist Montclair, New Jersey · Accepted Answer

Natalie Ramsey Acupuncturist Montclair, New Jersey

Yes absolutely.

**BoDanielle Park** Acupuncturist Duluth, Georgia · Accepted Answer

BoDanielle Park Acupuncturist Duluth, Georgia

YES

**Mrs. Rebecca Kitzerow** Acupuncturist La Center, WA · Accepted Answer

Mrs. Rebecca Kitzerow Acupuncturist La Center, WA

Yes! Some of my earliest memories are of seeing my mom get acupuncture for her arthritis in her hands - it can help quite a lot.

**Mrs. Ella Ashabi** Acupuncturist LAKE FOREST, CA · Accepted Answer

Mrs. Ella Ashabi Acupuncturist LAKE FOREST, CA

For sure it increases blood flow

**Long Vi Vuong** Acupuncturist San Diego, CA · Accepted Answer

Long Vi Vuong Acupuncturist San Diego, CA

Hello! Yes it is!

**Mr. Stephen Hoyle Dell-jones** Acupuncturist Brandon, FL · Accepted Answer

Mr. Stephen Hoyle Dell-jones Acupuncturist Brandon, FL

Great question, and yes, acupuncture is good for arthritis in the hands. I find that patients can get very good results especially when I use Tung style acupuncture for this. Follow your acupuncturist's advice on food selection and herbal remedies, and you should be able to have notable improvement soon.
Good luck!

**David Chen** Acupuncturist Whittier, CA · Accepted Answer

David Chen Acupuncturist Whittier, CA

Good afternoon,

Acupuncture is good for arthritis in any part of the body.

David

**Dr. Chrisenia M. White** Acupuncturist Fairfax, VA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Chrisenia M. White Acupuncturist Fairfax, VA

Yes, acupuncture can help reduce the symptoms associated with arthritis such as pain and stiffness.

**Neilly A. Buckalew** Acupuncturist Post Falls, ID · Accepted Answer

Thank you for your question,

In general acupuncture can be helpful for pain, including arthritis.

At the age of 39, arthritis would be unusual to be severe, be sure to make sure that you have a thorough medical evaluation to look for causes such as rheumatoid and so you can have complete medical care for what is causing arthritis in your hands. And to make sure that it is arthritis causing pain. If it is only mechanical arthritis, occupational therapist may be helpful (That is a physical therapist for the hands). To help show you how to preserve your joints from here on out.

Be well,
B

**Ms. Ellen D. Leonard** Acupuncturist Grants Pass, OR · Accepted Answer

Ms. Ellen D. Leonard Acupuncturist Grants Pass, OR

Yes, it can help with arthritis. You might also try eliminating gluten from your diet as it is one of the biggest inflammatory foods out there.

**Daisy Dong** Acupuncturist Denver, CO · Accepted Answer

Daisy Dong Acupuncturist Denver, CO

Acupuncture can treat for all joint pain or arthritis.

**Kim Ngo** Acupuncturist Santa Clara, CA · Accepted Answer

Kim Ngo Acupuncturist Santa Clara, CA

Yes, acupuncture and exercise are very helpful for treating arthritis on hands.

**Mrs. Liang Hui Peng** Acupuncturist Houston, TX · Accepted Answer

Mrs. Liang Hui Peng Acupuncturist Houston, TX

Yes, acupuncture is very effective with arthritis in the hands, and all joints.

**Andrea Cillo** Acupuncturist Bay Shore, New York · Accepted Answer

Andrea Cillo Acupuncturist Bay Shore, New York

Yes. Acupuncture is very effective in treating arthritis throughout the body.

**Mr. Anthony James Lorenzo** Acupuncturist · Accepted Answer

Mr. Anthony James Lorenzo Acupuncturist

In student clinic, many winters ago, I treated a 70-something patient with bulging knuckles in her hands and sever arthritic pain. Within a couple treatments, she was pain free and the swelling at the joints visibly reduced.

**Dr. Harrison B. Solomon** Hand Surgeon Chevy Chase, MD · Accepted Answer

Dr. Harrison B. Solomon Hand Surgeon Chevy Chase, MD

Acupuncture can be good to help relieve symptoms. It does not cure arthritis. More importantly, why does a 39-year-old have arthritis in her hand? That would be a good question for your doctor because that is relatively young to develop a degenerative condition.

Harrison Solomon, M.D.

**Dr. Richard Stephen Gilbert** Hand Surgeon Great Neck, NY · Accepted Answer

Dr. Richard Stephen Gilbert Hand Surgeon Great Neck, NY

The answer is that it possible may alleviate your symptoms from arthritis, but it will not actually alter the condition. Meaning, it will not prevent the arthritis from progressing.

**Bonnie B. McLean** Acupuncturist Gulf Breeze, FL · Accepted Answer

Bonnie B. McLean Acupuncturist Gulf Breeze, FL

Yes, acupuncture can be effective for arthritis in the hands...and other parts of the body.

**Ms. Qin Milla Mu** Acupuncturist San Jose, CA · Accepted Answer

Ms. Qin Milla Mu Acupuncturist San Jose, CA

Yes, acupuncture is good for arthritis anywhere in the body, including the hands.

**Ramona Whan** Acupuncturist Wildomar, CA · Accepted Answer

Ramona Whan Acupuncturist Wildomar, CA

Acupuncture is really good for managing pain. I think you would find it to be very helpful.

**Jeff Rippey** Acupuncturist Saint Joseph, MO · Accepted Answer

Jeff Rippey Acupuncturist Saint Joseph, MO

Yes, acupuncture can be a very effective treatment in the management of arthritis pain affecting any joint.

Please make sure you're seeing a board certified and state licensed acupuncturist. If you're not in CA, you can start with the "Find a Practitioner" look up at NCCAOM.org.

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