Acupunture normally works well on joint inflammation and arthritis. It is not a cure-all, but in many cases, it gives better relief than most any other treatment.

There are some studies which show that acupuncture is a main treatment of choice in hip and knee pain. It will not give you a new joint but will assist in the repair of the joint (from injury, both new and old as well as arthritis related aging processes) and speeds up healing by increasing the blood supply.

I normally see a lot of shoulder, knee and hip and my experience has been that 30%, I cannot help. 50% are improved and 20% are without pain. How long the pain has been there, the age of the patient and how they follow the treatment plan are keys to success of the treatment.

I have many patients who are young athletes and many who are over 70....all with similar pains. I will promise you that if I do not feel that I have a chance to improve or releive your pain, I will tell you. I promise.