Acupuncture for Arthritis

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The links below provide some information & evidence-based protocols on the treatment of acupuncture for arthritis:

Acupuncture & Arthritis

Study: Tai Chi Relieves Arthritis Pain, Improves Reach, Balance, Well-Being

Acupuncture for Arthritis

Acupuncture Relieves Pain - Knee Osteoarthritis/NIH

Acupuncture provides relief

Acupuncture for Rheumatoid Arthritis: a double-blind controlled pilot study

Acupuncture can be helpful in alleviating pain

Kent Hospital: Acupuncture As Treatment for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Article: Studies show acupuncture is an effective treatment for arthritis

Acupuncture has been proved-through controlled trials-to be an effective treatment for:

• Allergies
• Arthritis
• Asthma
• Back pain
• Depression
• Gastritis
• Headache
• High blood pressure
• Inducing labour
• Infertility
• Insomnia
• Irregular or painful periods
• Knee pain
• Malposition of fetus
• Migraine
• Morning sickness
• Neck pain
• Stress
• Sciatica
• Adverse reactions to chemotherapy

If you struggle with any of these conditions there is clinical evidence that acupuncture can help you.

Each patient is treated as an individual with a unique pattern of health concerns.

Acupuncture is a pattern-based medicine not a disease-based medicine. A detailed intake of your presenting signs & symptoms forms a pattern which establishes a diagnosis and specific acupuncture treament plan for you.

As well as significant improvement in your condition you're also likely to notice a greater sense of vitality and an enhanced quality of life.

* Treatment studies regarding acupuncture for arthritis have shown to improve arthritis symptoms:

• Relief of pain & stiffness
• improvement in function

* view reference links listed under Evidence heading

Treatments are scheduled by appiontment.

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Good Posture

Three Health Indicators

Science of Acupuncture

Healthy Diet Habits

Good Health is...

Tai Chi for Arthritis

Tai Chi

Qi Gong

For new patients please complete the Patient History Form listed below.

Patients starting
treatment through Workers' Compensation please print and complete all 3 forms below.

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1. Patient History Form
2. Pain Assessment Form
3. Third Party Information Form
   

Christopher Carlow, D. Ac.
Doctor of Acupuncture

How I became an Acupuncturist

Credentials

State Licensed:
Doctor of Acupuncture
Rhode Island
Department of Health

Staff Privileges
Kent Hospital
Allied Health
Professional Staff
Dept. of Anesthesia

Nationally Certified:
Diplomate
in Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).
A combined certification in Acupuncture & Chinese Herbology offered by the
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Diploma:
Masters Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (M.Ac.O.M.)
World Medicine Institute
Honolulu, Hawai'i

NCCAOM PDA Provider

Rhode Island Society of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine:
RISAOM President
2007-2009

Certified Chi Kung Instructor
Yang's Martial Arts Association

Certified
Arthritis Foundation
Tai Chi Program
Instructor