FAQ

Osteoarthritis is one of the better-studied applications of acupuncture, and the evidence is encouraging. A 2024 meta-analysis published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine — one of the largest to date, covering 80 randomized trials and nearly 10,000 patients — found that acupuncture significantly reduced pain and improved physical function compared to both sham acupuncture and no treatment. It is considered a reasonable option alongside or instead of other conservative treatments like physical therapy or NSAIDs.