Acupuncture has been found to inhibit osteoarthritis-induced pain by activating serotonin to modulate pain receptors, improve weight bearing, and improve joint function. –Alternative Medicine Vol 2011 In Chinese Medicine arthritis is categorized as follows: Cold Arthritis:  characterized by sharp, stabbing pain in a fixed location and cold sensation in joints, relieved by heat. Recommended … Continue reading Acupuncture & Arthritis: New Research