Arthritis Treatment in Springfield MO
Wellness Concepts Clinic provides acupuncture and Chinese medicine for people dealing with arthritis, joint pain, stiffness, reduced mobility, and discomfort affecting the knees, back, neck, hips, hands, or other joints.
Acupuncture for Arthritis and Joint Pain
Arthritis can make everyday activities such as walking, climbing stairs, working, exercising, gripping objects, or getting out of bed more difficult. Symptoms may include joint pain, stiffness, swelling, reduced range of motion, or discomfort that changes with activity or weather.
At Wellness Concepts Clinic, we provide individualized arthritis treatment in Springfield, MO using acupuncture and Chinese medicine as complementary care. Treatment is based on which joints are affected, how long symptoms have been present, what makes them better or worse, and your overall health.
What Can Arthritis Feel Like?
Arthritis can affect different joints and may present differently from person to person.
Joint Pain
Aching, soreness, tenderness, or pain in one or more joints during activity or at rest.
Joint Stiffness
Reduced movement or a tight feeling, especially after waking or sitting for long periods.
Reduced Mobility
Difficulty bending, walking, reaching, gripping, or moving a joint through its normal range.
Swelling
Fullness, puffiness, or inflammation around an affected joint.
Pain with Activity
Symptoms that worsen with walking, stairs, exercise, lifting, gripping, or repetitive movement.
Chronic Joint Pain
Persistent or recurring discomfort that has continued for months or years.
How Acupuncture May Help Arthritis Pain
Acupuncture uses very thin, sterile needles placed at specific points on the body. Treatment may include points around the affected joint as well as additional points selected according to your individual presentation.
Research suggests acupuncture may influence pain signaling, circulation, muscle tension, inflammation, and nervous system activity. These effects may help some people experience reduced pain and improved function.
Acupuncture may be used alongside exercise, physical therapy, medications, injections, weight management, or other appropriate arthritis treatment.
Treatment may focus on:
- Reducing joint pain
- Improving mobility
- Reducing stiffness
- Relaxing surrounding muscles
- Supporting comfort with activity
- Improving overall function
Different Types of Arthritis
Arthritis is a broad term that includes many different conditions affecting the joints. Osteoarthritis is one of the most common forms and often develops gradually as joint tissues change over time.
Other forms of arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory conditions, involve different underlying processes and require appropriate medical management.
Acupuncture may be used as complementary care for pain and stiffness, but it does not replace medical treatment for inflammatory or autoimmune arthritis.
Knee, Hip and Lower-Body Arthritis
Arthritis affecting the knees or hips may make walking, climbing stairs, standing, exercising, or getting up from a chair more difficult.
Acupuncture may be used as part of a conservative treatment plan to help manage pain, stiffness, and activity-related discomfort.
Neck, Back, Hand and Shoulder Arthritis
Arthritic changes can also contribute to pain or stiffness in the neck, back, shoulders, hands, and other joints.
Your treatment plan is adjusted according to which joints are affected and how symptoms interfere with daily movement and function.
What to Expect at Your Arthritis Consultation
Your first visit includes a detailed review of which joints are painful, when symptoms began, how severe they are, what movements worsen them, and whether stiffness or swelling are present.
We also review previous imaging, diagnoses, surgeries, medications, injections, activity level, exercise, and other treatments you have already tried.
How Often Is Acupuncture Used for Arthritis?
Treatment frequency depends on the type of arthritis, joints affected, severity of symptoms, duration of the condition, and how you respond to acupuncture.
Because arthritis is often a chronic condition, some patients use acupuncture over a longer period as part of an overall pain-management strategy.
Why Choose Us for Arthritis Treatment?
We take an individualized approach based on which joints are affected, your activity level, medical history, and treatment goals.
Individualized Treatment
Your acupuncture plan is based on the location, severity, duration, and pattern of your joint pain.
Conservative Care
Acupuncture may be used alongside exercise, physical therapy, medications, injections, and other appropriate arthritis treatment.
Multidisciplinary Clinic
When appropriate, acupuncture can be combined with chiropractic care, massage therapy, and other supportive services available within our clinic.
Arthritis Treatment in Springfield and Southwest Missouri
Wellness Concepts Clinic is located at 1200 E. Woodhurst Drive, Suite M100, Springfield, MO 65804.
We see patients with arthritis, joint pain, stiffness, knee pain, neck pain, back pain, and other musculoskeletal concerns from Springfield, Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Battlefield, Rogersville, and communities throughout southwest Missouri.
If arthritis is limiting your walking, exercise, work, sleep, or everyday activities, our team can discuss whether acupuncture may be appropriate as part of your care.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arthritis and Acupuncture
Can acupuncture help arthritis?
Acupuncture is commonly used as complementary care for arthritis-related pain and stiffness. Some patients experience improvements in pain and function, although results vary.
Can acupuncture help osteoarthritis?
Acupuncture may be incorporated into a conservative treatment plan for osteoarthritis, particularly when pain and stiffness affect mobility or daily activity.
Can acupuncture help knee arthritis?
Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most commonly studied arthritis conditions in acupuncture research. Acupuncture may help some patients manage pain and improve function.
Can acupuncture help rheumatoid arthritis?
Acupuncture may be used as complementary care for symptoms such as pain or tension, but rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition that requires appropriate medical treatment and monitoring.
How many acupuncture treatments are needed for arthritis?
Treatment frequency depends on the type and severity of arthritis, which joints are affected, how long symptoms have been present, and how you respond to care.
When should joint pain be medically evaluated?
Seek medical evaluation for sudden severe joint pain, significant injury, a hot or red swollen joint, fever, inability to bear weight, major loss of function, or persistent symptoms that are worsening.
Schedule Arthritis Treatment in Springfield MO
If you are dealing with arthritis, joint pain, stiffness, reduced mobility, or activity-related discomfort, contact Wellness Concepts Clinic to discuss whether acupuncture may be appropriate for you.
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