Knee pain is one of the most common pain problems associated with aging. Fortunately, there are proven and effective treatments and management plans for knee pain. These include acupuncture, drug therapy, and physical therapy.
Acupuncture has been shown to be effective an effective form of knee pain treatment by targeting specific chi points in the sufferer’s energy channels which may have been blocking the energy needed to restore mobility and eliminate pain. More importantly, studies have shown that acupuncture stimulates the production of endorphins which block pain signals.
Many kinds of pain can be relieved using prescription or non-prescription drugs. The kind of prescription may depend on the kind of knee injury or damage that the patient has. Toxicity and the risk for dependence must also be considered in choosing what drug is appropriate. Physical therapy is crucial for both rehabilitation to restore knee movement and to heal the cause of the pain.
