Specialized acupuncture and Huo's Energy Medicine in Fresh Meadows, Queens
Acupuncture for back and joint pain

Acupuncture for back and joint pain

Back or joint pain can make work, sleep, and everyday movement difficult. At our Fresh Meadows, Queens clinic, you can discuss your symptoms, previous treatment, and goals with Dr. Frank Huo.

Our approach brings together specialized acupuncture and Huo's Energy Medicine. Ask what each service involves, what it costs, and how it fits with your existing medical care.

The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) reports that acupuncture may help some back, neck, and knee pain conditions. This research concerns acupuncture; results vary by condition and person.

Back pain: discuss the plan and review progress

NCCIH summarizes evidence that acupuncture may help chronic low-back pain. Ask your health care team whether it is appropriate for your diagnosis and how it could work alongside exercise, physical therapy, medicines, or other recommended care.

Before treatment, discuss realistic goals such as easier movement, better sleep, or changes in pain. Agree on when to review progress and what to do if the plan is not helping. No fixed number of visits guarantees relief.

Acupuncture should not delay medical evaluation or replace prescribed treatment. Tell your practitioner about your health history, medicines, and any recent changes in symptoms.

Sciatica and knee pain

The evidence differs by condition. NCCIH reports that acupuncture may help knee pain associated with osteoarthritis, while the research on sciatica is not strong enough for definite conclusions.

Discuss the cause of your pain and your existing care before choosing treatment. Pain management does not necessarily mean that an injury or underlying disease has resolved. Read more about acupuncture and arthritis pain.

A patient's personal experience

The following historical testimonial describes one patient's experience. It is not evidence that a treatment will produce the same result for others. Discuss changes to medical treatment with your physician.

“My knees have been diagnosed with stage IV degenerative arthritis since the beginning of this year. I have been trying everything as I can, such as pain medication, massage, acupuncture, physical therapy and aqua-therapy etc. Unfortunately, the symptom has not been much improved. The miracle happens since May 2015, I have received Dr. Huo's treatment. Once a week with his energy medicine, acupuncture and Chinese Herb Medicine, my health situation improved a lot. My arthritis has been controlled very well. I am back to normal routine life now.

Thanks for Dr. Frank Huo's magic hand!”

Talk with us about your pain concerns

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