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Can Acupuncture Help Osteoarthritis
Does acupuncture help with knee and hip osteoarthritis?
Does acupuncture help with knee and hip osteoarthritis?
I am often asked if I "believe" in acupuncture. I believe in helping patients. I believe in diagnosing problems and then offering effective, lasting treatments that allow my patients to return to a full, active, pain-free life. If acupuncture helps in this regard, I think it is a positive contribution.
I trained in acupuncture at the UCLA Helms Medical Acupuncture Course and offer it to certain patients who I think would benefit from ...
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