We Asked an Acupuncturist if the Ancient Practice Can Cure

Joint Pain Ayurvedic Medicine: If you ve ever dealt with achy knees, shoulders, or hips, you know that everyday movements can feel like a severe struggle. And unfortunately, finding a long-term solution for joint pain can be tricky, since there are so many things that could be causing it from overuse injuries to autoimmune diseases.

TO FIND RELIEF FAST, YOU VE LIKELY TURNED TO OTC DRUGS. BUT WHAT IF YOU WANT TO AVOID PAIN RELIEVERS?
Enter acupuncture, an ancient practice that involves using super-thin needles to stimulate strategic points on your body. In the U.S., acupuncturists are licensed to perform and prescribe a number of modalities including body-work, nutrition, and herbs and minerals to promote, maintain, and restore health.

So, could acupuncture be the natural joint pain remedy you ve been searching for? We reached out to Jordan Wheeler, DACM, LAc, a professor at the Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley, CA, and founder of Focal Point Acupuncture in San Francisco, to find out.