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November 4, 2025
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Summer in Minnesota is a time to get moving—whether you’re biking around the lakes, gardening in the backyard, or just enjoying a walk in the sunshine. But if you’re dealing with knee pain, those everyday joys can start to feel out of reach. The good news? Acupuncture can help relieve knee pain and get you back to doing the things you love.
Knee pain can come from many sources—arthritis, injuries, overuse, or even just the wear and tear of daily life. It’s incredibly common, especially as we get older, and it can seriously impact your quality of life and ability to stay active. While medications or even surgery are sometimes necessary, many people are looking for a natural, non-invasive way to manage pain and improve mobility. That’s where acupuncture comes in.
Acupuncture works by stimulating the body’s natural healing processes. Tiny, hair-thin needles are placed at specific points. This can reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and release natural pain-relieving chemicals like endorphins. From a Chinese medicine perspective, knee pain often stems from a blockage or imbalance in the flow of energy (Qi) and Blood—acupuncture helps restore that balance and get things moving again.
The evidence for acupuncture in treating knee pain—especially from osteoarthritis—is strong and growing. A large review published in JAMA (Vickers et al., 2018) found that acupuncture is more effective than both no treatment and standard care for chronic pain conditions, including musculoskeletal pain, osteoarthritis, and headaches. Another study in the Annals of Internal Medicine (Hinman et al., 2014) looked specifically at knee osteoarthritis and found that acupuncture provided improvements in pain and function.
A major 2022 meta-analysis by Tian et al., published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, reviewed 10 randomized controlled trials and concluded that acupuncture significantly reduced pain and improved knee function in patients with osteoarthritis. The study also found that acupuncture was safe and well-tolerated, with minimal side effects compared to conventional treatments like NSAIDs.
We treat knee pain every week in our clinic, and we’ve seen firsthand how transformative acupuncture can be. Your treatment will be tailored to your specific needs, often combining acupuncture with other Chinese medicine techniques like cupping, herbal medicine, or gentle movement recommendations. Most people find the experience relaxing, and many notice improvements after just a few sessions.
You don’t have to live with chronic knee pain. Acupuncture is a gentle, natural way to reduce discomfort, improve mobility, and get you back to enjoying the season—whether that means hiking, biking, or simply keeping up with your grandkids.
If you or someone you love is struggling with knee pain, we’d love to help. Reach out to schedule an appointment or a free consultation to see if acupuncture is a good fit.
Julie
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