08/05/2025
Acupuncture promotes bone healing
A woman with a fractured second metatarsal bone in her foot inquired whether acupuncture could help her bone healing; X-ray imaging had shown no obvious signs of healing six weeks after her injury. Although I had not previously used acupuncture specifically for bone healing, research and published studies indicate that acupuncture can enhance fracture healing and recovery.
I began treating her with acupuncture once a week. In addition to acupuncture, I applied a traditional Chinese herbal paste over the fracture site to help accelerate the healing process. After just three weeks of treatment, follow-up X-rays revealed significant bone healing. This was excellent news for the patient and her care team.
