Can acupuncture treat synovitis?

Acupuncture can be used to treat synovitis. The principle of acupuncture involves using sterilized needles to stimulate specific acupoints, thereby unblocking meridians, promoting blood circulation, resolving blood stasis, and facilitating the resolution of inflammation—ultimately alleviating synovitis. However, acupuncture alone is rarely sufficient to completely cure synovitis; combining it with other therapeutic modalities typically yields better outcomes. Patients should minimize joint stress in daily life, protect joints from cold and maintain warmth, ensure adequate nutrition, and may take oral analgesics for severe pain.