New hope for knee arthrosis: How a single acupuncture point relieves pain and promotes mobility

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arthrosis of the knee, also known as osteoarthritis, is a slowly progressive joint disease that affects older people in particular. It leads to pain, rigidity and restricted mobility of the knee, which can significantly impair the quality of life. A possible approach to relieving these symptoms could be acupuncture, a traditional Chinese medicine method in which thin needles are inserted into specific dots of the body. A new study has focused on examining the effectiveness of a special acupuncture point, known as liver 7 (LR 7). The results indicate that the treatment reduces pain at this point and that the mobility of the knee can be improved.

In the study, 35 people between the ages of 40 and 65 suffered from knee arthrosis were treated with LR 7 acupuncture. The treatment took place 20 minutes a day, five days a week over a period of two weeks. Pain and mobility of the knee were measured before and after the intervention. The results show a significant reduction in pain and an improvement in the trickness.

possible future effects

This study could have far -reaching consequences for the treatment of knee arthrosis. It offers a non-invasive and low-side effect alternative to traditional treatment methods such as medication or operations. Future practices could increasingly rely on acupuncture, especially on the LR 7 point, to relieve pain and improve mobility. This could lead to a paradigm shift in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis, with a stronger focus on holistic and alternative therapies.

Basic terms and concepts

  • osteoarthritis: A form of arthritis that is characterized by the breakdown of the articular cartilage and the subsequent bone growth, which leads to pain and rigidity.
  • acupuncture: A treatment method of traditional Chinese medicine, in which thin needles are inserted on specific points of the body to treat different health complaints.
  • LR 7 (Leber 7): A specific point in acupuncture that is used to treat various symptoms here, especially to relieve the symptoms of the knee arthrosis.
  • Womac index: A questionnaire that was specially developed for evaluating pain, rigidity and functional restrictions in osteoarthritis of the hip and the knee.
  • goniometer: an instrument for measuring the angle movement in a joint, for example in the knee.

Effectiveness of the LR 7 acupuncture in osteoarthritis of the knee

The study examined the effects of acupuncture at the liver point 7 (LR 7) for pain and scope of movement in patients with chronic knee mostoarthritis (OAK). The results showed a significant reduction in pain and an improvement in the mobility of the knee after a 2-week treatment, which indicates that LR 7 acupuncture represents effective accompanying therapy for the relief of these symptoms. The details of the study, its methodology and the results achieved are explained in detail below.

study background

osteoarthritis of the knee is a chronically degenerative disease of the musculoskeletal system, which affects the older population in particular and significantly impairs quality of life. Pain, rigidity and limited squar movements are the main features of OAK. So far there are no studies on the effects of acupuncture liver 7 (LR 7) for pain and mobility in OAK.

study goals

The aim of the study was to examine the effectiveness of acupuncture at point LR 7 for pain and scope of movement in patients with chronic knee orthhritis.

methodology

35 people aged 40 to 65 were recruited for the study, all of whom met the inclusion criteria. The treatment period was 20 minutes per session, 5 days a week over a period of 2 weeks. To evaluate the results, the Western Ontario and Master University Osteoarthritis Index (Womac) were used and the degree of squat and extension was measured with a goniometer.

results

The beforehand and follow-up examination results were compared with paired T-tests. The acupuncture at the LR 7 point significantly reduced the Womac score from 49 to 30 (p <0.001), which indicates a relief of the pain. In addition, the scope of movement increased from 110 to 115 degrees and the knee stretching improved significantly from 16 to 9 degrees (p <0.001), which indicates improved squat.

conclusion

The study showed that 10 sessions of LR 7 acupuncture in people with OAK reduced significantly pain and increased the range of motion. It follows that the LR 7 acupuncture represents an effective adjuvant therapy for pain relief and treatment of OAK.

The complete study results and methods can be found in the external source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38409813 .