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Acupuncture & Pharmacopuncture

Yes. Acupuncture releases muscle rigidity around the hip joint and improves circulation, making it effective for acute and chronic hip pain. The WHO also recognises hip pain as an indication for acupuncture.

Expert VerifiedHyo-seop KimChief Director

Q. Is acupuncture effective for hip pain?

Yes, especially excellent for piriformis syndrome and arthritis.

📝 Detailed Answer

Hip acupuncture: ① local muscle release, ② nerve stimulation for pain, ③ blood circulation improvement. Common acupoints: GB30 Huantiao, GB29 Juliao, BL36 Chengfu. 70–80% improvement reported. Sessions 2–3x weekly initially. Insurance covers.

Expert Verified

Hyo-seop Kim

Chief Director

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