EFFECTIVENESS OF FOLK MEDICINE METHODS IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
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In modern medicine, the use of physical therapy tools and acupuncture plays an important supplementary role in symptom management. Phytotherapy and natural extracts help reduce pain and swelling through their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Acupuncture, in turn, is distinguished by its ability to decrease pain and improve joint function through neuro-humoral mechanisms. Modern physical exercises (physiotherapy, exercises to maintain joint mobility, low-intensity aerobic loads) increase functional activity, reduce stiffness, and prevent muscle weakness. The combination of these three approaches can provide positive outcomes in reducing pain, improving the range of motion, and enhancing the quality of life in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Conclusion:The combined use of folk medicine methods, acupuncture, and modern physical therapy tools provides additional positive effects in reducing pain, improving joint mobility, and enhancing the functional activity of patients.
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