Can acupuncture help with arthritis? Without, question, yes! Acupuncture is highly effective as a treatment for arthritis. I have one patient whose knuckles swell but after a few acupuncture treatments the swelling goes down, the pain goes away and she's fine for a few weeks. I've helped others avoid knee surgery with regular acupuncture visits. So why does acupuncture work? There are 2 primary reasons. Endorphins: As with providing relief from headaches, endorphins released through …