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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. How is pharmacopuncture used in hip treatment?

Anti-inflammatory herbal extract injected into trigger points.

📝 Detailed Answer

Hip pharmacopuncture: anti-inflammatory extracts (Bee venom) at piriformis or trochanter, effective for piriformis syndrome, bursitis, arthritis. Sessions 1–2x weekly. Out-of-pocket. Combined with acupuncture maximizes.

Expert Verified

Hyo-seop Kim

Chief Director

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