{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/knee-dles-to-the-rescue-how-acupuncture-helps-achy-knees\/#Article","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/knee-dles-to-the-rescue-how-acupuncture-helps-achy-knees\/","headline":"Kneedles to the Rescue: How Acupuncture Helps Achy Knees","name":"Kneedles to the Rescue: How Acupuncture Helps Achy Knees","description":"[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/man-suffering-from-knee-pain.jpg” alt=”man suffering from knee pain” title_text=”basketball-player-with-sports-injury” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” ul_font=”||||||||” ul_font_size=”18px” ul_line_height=”1.6em” header_font=”Exo|900||on|||||” header_text_color=”#822631″ header_font_size=”45px” custom_padding=”5px||||false|false” header_font_size_phone=”35px” custom_css_free_form=”selector h3 {font-size: 16px !important;}||selector ol li:not(:first-child) {margin-top: 25px;}||selector ol li ul {margin-top: 15px; margin-left: 25px;}||selector ol li ul […]","datePublished":"2025-05-22","dateModified":"2025-06-02","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/author\/john\/#Person","name":"John Rybak","url":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/author\/john\/","identifier":22,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/dc8600a65b14dffa82d28b2e680465bc4a38b5b6eeda77a9e5e4be97bfe85a0a?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/dc8600a65b14dffa82d28b2e680465bc4a38b5b6eeda77a9e5e4be97bfe85a0a?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"The WellBridge Clinic","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WBC_Large_Logo.png","url":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WBC_Large_Logo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/man-suffering-from-knee-pain.jpg","url":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/man-suffering-from-knee-pain.jpg","height":628,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/knee-dles-to-the-rescue-how-acupuncture-helps-achy-knees\/","about":["Acupuncture","Community","Pain Relief"],"wordCount":871,"articleBody":"\t\t\t\t\t[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/man-suffering-from-knee-pain.jpg” alt=”man suffering from knee pain” title_text=”basketball-player-with-sports-injury” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” ul_font=”||||||||” ul_font_size=”18px” ul_line_height=”1.6em” header_font=”Exo|900||on|||||” header_text_color=”#822631″ header_font_size=”45px” custom_padding=”5px||||false|false” header_font_size_phone=”35px” custom_css_free_form=”selector h3 {font-size: 16px !important;}||selector ol li:not(:first-child) {margin-top: 25px;}||selector ol li ul {margin-top: 15px; margin-left: 25px;}||selector ol li ul li {margin-top: 0px !important;}||selector ol li ul li ul:first-child {margin-top: 0px !important;}||selector ol {margin-top: 15px;}||” global_colors_info=”{}”]By Dr. John Rybak, DAc.Is your knee creaking like an old wooden floor? Whether you\u2019ve got runner\u2019s knee, arthritis, or just mystery knee pain from \u201cgetting older,\u201d those squeaky joints can seriously slow you down. Good news: acupuncture might be just the thing to help you bend, stretch, and stroll with a smile again.What\u2019s Up with Knee Pain?Knee pain can happen to anyone\u2014athletes, weekend warriors, or folks just climbing the stairs. Common culprits include osteoarthritis, overuse injuries, or that time you thought you were still 22 and jumped off the porch.Whatever the cause, pain and stiffness can make everyday tasks feel like Olympic events.So\u2026 How Can Acupuncture Help?Acupuncture uses tiny, hair-thin needles to wake up your body\u2019s natural healing powers. It helps:Reduce inflammationBoost circulationSoothe sore musclesCalm down cranky nervesSounds magical, right? But don\u2019t just take our word for it\u2014check out the science:What the Studies SayA 2021 meta-analysis found that acupuncture significantly reduced pain and improved function in people with knee osteoarthritis\u2014and it worked better than some standard treatments (Zhao et al., 2021).In a 2022 study, patients who received electroacupuncture (that\u2019s acupuncture with a tiny pulse of electricity\u2014no, it doesn\u2019t hurt!) had better knee mobility and less pain than those who didn\u2019t (Li et al., 2022).A review from 2019 found that acupuncture was not only effective, but also safe for chronic knee pain (Hinman et al., 2019).Another study showed acupuncture can improve strength and balance in people with knee issues\u2014meaning fewer stumbles and more confident steps (Wang et al., 2020).In 2023, researchers compared acupuncture with standard pain meds and found acupuncture led to longer-lasting relief and fewer side effects (Chen et al., 2023).Your Knees Deserve a Break (Literally)Acupuncture is gentle, relaxing, and often feels like a mini nap with extra healing powers. You\u2019ll lie down, chill out, and maybe even drift off while those magical little needles do their thing.No side effects like grogginess or tummy trouble. Just more pep in your step and fewer ouches in your knees.Have you tried Acupuncture yet?Ready to give your knees some TLC? Acupuncture might be the needle-y miracle your knees have been waiting for![\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/patient.unifiedpractice.com\/the-wellbridge-clinic\/booking\/previous-visit” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Click to schedule online” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”20px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#337483″ button_border_width=”0px” button_font=”Lato|700||on|||||” custom_padding=”|36px||36px|false|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url=”tel:5035449611″ url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Click to call: 503-544-9611″ button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”20px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#337483″ button_border_width=”0px” button_font=”Lato|700||on|||||” custom_padding=”|36px||36px|false|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” ul_font=”||||||||” ul_font_size=”18px” ul_line_height=”1.6em” header_font=”Exo|900||on|||||” header_text_color=”#822631″ header_font_size=”45px” custom_padding=”5px||||false|false” header_font_size_phone=”35px” custom_css_free_form=”selector h3 {font-size: 16px !important;}||selector ol li:not(:first-child) {margin-top: 25px;}||selector ol li ul {margin-top: 15px; margin-left: 25px;}||selector ol li ul li {margin-top: 0px !important;}||selector ol li ul li ul:first-child {margin-top: 0px !important;}||selector ol {margin-top: 15px;}||” global_colors_info=”{}”]ReferencesZhao, L., et al. (2021). Acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Pain Research, 14, 3119\u20133130.Li, H., et al. (2022). Electroacupuncture for knee osteoarthritis: A randomized clinical trial. Acupuncture in Medicine, 40(1), 44\u201351.Hinman, R. S., et al. (2019). Acupuncture for chronic knee pain: A systematic review. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 53(23), 1440\u20131446.Wang, S., et al. (2020). Effects of acupuncture on balance and proprioception in patients with knee pain. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 20(1), 299.Chen, Y., et al. (2023). Acupuncture versus NSAIDs in treating knee pain: A comparative study. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 69, 102872.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\t\t\t\t"}