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9. Acupuncture
This ancient Chinese medicinal technique has been adopted by more Western practitioners in recent years, to the delight of many arthritis sufferers. Skeptics insist that the placement of thin needles at various points in the body won’t do anything for pain or disease, but there is some scientific explanation behind this “energizing” technique.
Inserting the needles may encourage your body to produce more endorphins, which are natural pain relievers, and can improve blood flow to help get rid of metabolic by-products that can cause pain and inflammation. As long as you work with a licensed acupuncturist, this is a safe procedure for most arthritis patients.
It may seem suspiciously low-tech, but breathing exercises for arthritis pain is a legitimate therapy — and one that’s growing in popularity.
