![]() ![]() ![]() It is thought to prevent or modify the perception of pain or to alter physiologic functions, including pain control for the treatment of certain diseases or dysfunctions of the body. It is defined as the stimulation of a certain point or points on the body, by the insertion of needles, to achieve a desirable effect. ![]() Of these modalities, acupuncture has been shown to be effective for a number of painful conditions including chronic knee and neck pain. Collectively the evidence demonstrates that some CAM modalities show significant promise such as acupuncture, diets, herbal medicine, homoeopathy, massage and supplements. In previous reported arthritic studies, the prevalence of CAM was between the range of 33–90%. In recent years, patients with chronic rheumatic disorders are adopting complementary/alternative medicine (CAM) to help manage their chronic painful conditions. ![]()
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