Gout is a condition caused by an accumulation of crystallized uric acid in the blood that results in pain and inflammation of the joints. Gout is commonly caused by a family history of gout, daily consumption of alcohol, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. Foods rich in uric acid content include coffee, beer, alcohol, certain kinds of vegetables, white meats, and red meats. If you want to lessen the amount of uric acid in your blood, you need to avoid or at least minimize the eating of these foods. Most gout sufferers address their pain by taking analgesics (painkillers); however, alternative treatments such as acupressure are available that can be very effective and safe in treating gout pain.

Acupressure is a form of massage that has been used for more than 5,000 years as an easy and safe way to alleviate pain. It is a natural form of treatment for gout pain that can be used by people who are not keen on using drugs that contain chemical substances. In several hospitals across America, acupressure is considered a viable treatment for pain and many other health conditions. It involves a deep massaging of specific body areas to help get the body functioning properly and to quell pain.

Pain can be alleviated rather swiftly based on how much uric acid and pain are present in your body, although there are people who may require multiple acupuncture session for the treatment of gout pain. To instruct you on what acupressure points on the body to be used to relieve gout pain and to avoid injuries, you need to consult with a qualified acupuncturist or practitioner of acupressure. On areas where there is injury, caution must always be used.

However, despite the fact that this healing modality is effective for a lot of people, it may work for everyone. Acupressure is a natural remedy that’s worth your money and time if it helps reduce your pain. The number of gout attacks will definitely decrease if you lessen or totally avoid the consumption of foods high in uric acid and by having a good plan of treatment.

Ivelisse DeJongh is a Miami acupuncturist and the medical director at DeJongh Acupuncture Clinic.