Experience relief from knee pain
Have you been putting off having your knee pain looked at, only to find it getting increasingly worse?
It’s a common complaint. In fact, knee pain is the part of the body most often treated by anatomical site by orthopaedists, and one of the most often examined parts among general practitioners.
Because the knee joint is such a complex and large structure, it’s one of the most frequently injured joints. And as people get older, the amount of cartilage in the knee decreases, and many ligaments begin to lose some of their elasticity, making them more susceptible to pain or injury.
Many people with knee pain experience relief from this niggly problem through acupuncture, says Meridian Health Clinic acupuncturist Ben Yung-pin Lian.
‘‘Treatment of knee pain with acupuncture commonly involves use of electro-stimulation at the injured site to reduce pain, muscle tension, swelling and inflammation, increase soft tissue mobility and joint range-of-motion, and normalise local blood flow and lymphatic drainage.’’
Acupuncture has been a trusted form of pain relief in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for centuries, and is becoming increasingly popular in the west.
At his TCM clinic, Mr Lian treats many patients for knee pain, using a mixture of ashi-point acupuncture and moxibustion, or ‘warm needling’.
‘‘Precise insertion of acupuncture needles restores the Qi or energy flow, unblocks numbness and stimulates the body’s natural pain relievers and improves physical and mental wellbeing,’’ he says.
‘‘Not sure whether acupuncture is for you? Pop in for a free consultation, chat to our friendly team and have a look around our well-equipped clinic.’’
To help resolve knee problems, see the friendly team at Meridian Acupuncture Health Centre and take advantage of their multitreatment specials: Receive eight (Personal) or 12 (Family) acupuncture treatments, and pay $75 per treatment. Single treatments are $90.
Meridian Acupuncture is at 156 Waipuna Road East, Mt Wellington.
Phone (09) 527-0383 or 021 1885 566, or visit www. meridianacupuncture.co.nz.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm and Saturday by appointment.