The Effects of Meridian Therapy on Osteoarthritis: A Detailed Clinical Examination

Osteoarthritis (calcification) is a common joint problem caused by calcium buildup around joints, leading to pain, stiffness, limited mobility, and a decrease in quality of life. Particularly common in the knees, shoulders, neck, and lower back, this condition is increasingly prevalent due to the sedentary lifestyles of modern life.

With the increasing popularity of alternative and complementary methods for alleviating osteoarthritis symptoms in recent years, Meridian Therapy has begun to attract attention. From a clinical perspective, the supportive effects of meridian therapy on tissue functions around the joints are based on various studies and physiological mechanisms.

This article explains the clinical effects of meridian therapy on osteoarthritis using scientific reasoning.

What is calcification?

Osteoarthritis occurs when calcium crystals accumulate within the tendons, muscles, and ligaments surrounding a joint. This process progresses over time:

• Hardness

• Pain

• Limited mobility

• Tenderness in the joint

• It leads to symptoms such as muscle spasms.

Osteoarthritis is not something that can be directly "dissolved"; the treatment approach focuses more on pain control, improving tissue function, and increasing joint mobility .

This is precisely where meridian therapy plays a clinically supportive role.

Clinical Effects of Meridian Therapy on Osteoarthritis

1. It revitalizes tissues by increasing microcirculation.

Microcurrents used in meridian therapy significantly accelerate blood flow in the treated area. Circulation is typically poor in calcified areas, and the tissue is in a "slowed-down" state.

Increased microcirculation:

• It improves oxygenation.

• It accelerates tissue healing.

• It reduces mild inflammation.

• It makes the area around the joint more functional.

Clinically, this effect means reduced pain and more comfortable use of the joints.

2. Relieves muscle spasms and improves joint range of motion.

In areas affected by calcification, muscles automatically go into a protective mode, becoming stiff and spastic. Meridian therapy relaxes muscles by regulating nerve-muscle communication.

In this way:

• The feeling of tightness in the joint decreases.

• Range of motion increases.

• A feeling of relaxation occurs during daily activities.

This effect is particularly noticeable in shoulder and neck osteoarthritis.

3. Reduces Pain Perception (Gate Control Mechanism)

Through electrical micro-stimuli, the body "reorganizes" pain signals. This mechanism is the same as that used in electrotherapies in modern physiotherapy.

This clinical effect:

• It relieves acute pain.

• It breaks the cycle of chronic pain.

• It reduces sensitivity in nerve endings.

When the pain decreases, the joint naturally moves more freely.

4. Increases the Flexibility of Ligament and Muscle Tissues

Calcification leads to hardening of connective tissues and reduced mobility. With meridian therapy:

• The viscoelastic structure of connective tissue improves.

• Tissue elasticity is restored.

• The feeling of stiffness decreases.

This also leads to smoother joint movement in the long run.

5. Regulates nerve conduction and reduces numbness.

Nerves can be compressed in areas affected by osteoarthritis. This compression can lead to symptoms such as tingling, numbness, and burning.

Microelectrical stimulation in meridian therapy:

• It regulates nerve conduction speed.

• It balances neural excitability.

• It supports nerve nourishment of tissues.

Arm numbness, especially that caused by cervical spondylosis, can be relieved in this way.

Does Meridian Therapy Completely Eliminate Calcification?

No, meridian therapy does not dissolve calcium in calcified tissue. However, it offers a clinically valuable effect:

✔ Reduces pain ✔ Increases joint movement ✔ Improves tissue biomechanics ✔ Enhances quality of life ✔ Relaxes muscles ✔ Regulates nerve communication

Therefore, meridian therapy is a frequently preferred method as a supportive treatment in osteoarthritis therapy .

Which types of liming is it most effective for?

• Knee osteoarthritis (Gonarthrosis)

• Shoulder osteoarthritis (Calcific tendinitis)

• Cervical calcification

• Limited mobility in the lumbar region.

• Wrist and ankle stiffness

Tissue response is faster in these areas.

Conclusion: Meridian therapy offers clinically valuable support for osteoarthritis.

Osteoarthritis is not a condition that can be completely eliminated; however, when properly managed, it significantly improves a person's quality of life. Meridian therapy is an effective complementary treatment for pain control, improved tissue quality, increased microcirculation, and increased range of motion in joints.

With regular sessions, joints become more relaxed, muscles become softer, and movement becomes smoother.