Polyarthritis

In elderly patients, the long-term use of NSAIDs carries a high risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and renal decline, so their use is limited. Acupuncture is particularly suitable for the elderly as it regulates pain nerves without the side effects of medication. Dochim (sole needles) and pharmacopuncture (pharmacopuncture) directly promote tissue regeneration, making them effective even for polyarthritis in the elderly accompanied by sarcopenia and decreased joint function. In Korean medicine, old age is a period when the vital energy of the kidneys, which stores vital energy, naturally diminishes; the decline in the function governing bones is the root cause of joint fragility. At Dongjedang, we prescribe herbal medicine tailored to the patient's constitution to replenish depleted vital energy and supplement the blood of the liver. We also safely stimulate the pathways of Qi and blood using fine needles that provide gentle stimulation and warm needles. Based on our experience treating joints in the elderly, we aim for safe recovery rather than speed.