Arthritis

Arthritis Treatment in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Arthritis is one of the most common joint disorders, affecting millions of people every year. It involves inflammation in one or more joints and can lead to stiffness, pain, loss of mobility, and even emotional stress if left untreated.

At Koi Chiropractic and Acupuncture, we provide natural, non-invasive treatments to help patients manage arthritis pain and improve their quality of life.

What Causes Arthritis?

Arthritis can be triggered or worsened by many factors, including:

  • Injury or trauma to the joints
  • Muscle overuse or tightness
  • Excess body weight
  • Aging and cartilage loss
  • Inflammatory diseases
  • Autoimmune conditions
  • Other underlying health issues

Types of Arthritis

The most common type is osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease), often caused by aging, injury, or infection. Other forms include:

  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Psoriatic arthritis
  • Autoimmune-related arthritis
  • Septic arthritis (caused by joint infection)

Common Arthritis Symptoms

The main symptom of arthritis is joint pain, which can be constant or flare up with activity. This pain is often the result of:

  • Inflammation around the joint
  • Damage to cartilage and bone
  • Daily wear and tear
  • Muscle strain from limited movement
  • Fatigue and reduced mobility

Arthritis Relief in Rancho Cucamonga

At Koi Chiropractic and Acupuncture, our experienced team uses a combination of chiropractic adjustments and acupuncture treatments to:

  • Reduce arthritis pain
  • Improve joint mobility
  • Support natural healing
  • Enhance overall wellness

If you’re searching for arthritis treatment in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, we’re here to help. Our personalized care plans focus on restoring movement and reducing discomfort so you can live with less pain and more freedom.

Contact us today to schedule your appointment and take the first step toward arthritis relief.

Recent Research and Studies on Acupuncture for the Treatment of Arthritis.

Acupuncture has been clinically shown to decrease pain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis in this double-blind study.

Title: Acupuncture in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: a double-blind controlled pilot study.

Design: The study employs a randomized, prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to evaluate the effect of electroacupuncture (EA), traditional Chinese acupuncture (TCA) and sham acupuncture (Sham) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. All patients received 20 sessions over a period of 10 weeks.

Measurements: Primary outcome is the changes in the pain score. Secondary outcomes included the changes in the ACR core disease measures, DAS 28 score and the number of patients who achieved ACR 20 at week 10.

Results: The number of tender joints was significantly reduced for the electroacupuncture and acupuncture groups. Physician’s global score was significantly reduced for the EA group and patient’s global score was significantly reduced for the TCA group. All the outcomes except patient’s global score remained unchanged in the Sham group.

Citation: Tam L, Leung P, Li T, Zhang L, Li E. Acupuncture in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: a double-blind controlled pilot study. BMC Complementary And Alternative Medicine [serial online]. November 3, 2007;7:35. Available from: MEDLINE with Full Text, Ipswich, MA. Accessed July 23, 2014.

Acupuncture and herbal medicine has been clinically shown to decrease pain and reduce the need for pain medicine in patients with osteoarthritis in this study.

Title: The Use of Glucosamine, Devil’s Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens), and Acupuncture as Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Osteoarthritis.

Design: 122 patients suffering from knee and hip OA were given Acupuncture and harpadol daily for four months.

Results: Significant reduction in pain and significant decrease in use of NSAIDS and other pain-relieving medications among treatment groups.

Citation: Sanders M, Grundmann O. The Use of Glucosamine, Devil’s Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens), and Acupuncture as Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Osteoarthritis. Alternative Medicine Review [serial online]. September 2011;16(3):228-238. Available from: Academic Search Premier, Ipswich, MA. Accessed July 23, 2014.