Acupuncture Continuing Education

Acupuncture Soothes Knee Osteoarthritis With Anti-Inflammatory Effects

Researchers conclude that acupuncture reduces pain and stiffness while restoring physical functioning for patients with knee osteoarthritis. Using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays, the researchers made an important finding. Acupuncture successfully downregulated osteoarthritis related proinflammatory plasma levels of TNFα, IL-6, and apelin.       TNFα and IL-6 (interleukin 6) are major proinflammatory cytokines involved in […]