Yes: Costochondritis inflammation can be reduced through placement of localized needles and use of major acupuncture points. I am often able to relieve the pain of a fractured rib with one ear "rib point". No, seriously - 1 needle. I am amazed every time - so are the patients. I wish i knew more about acupuncture when my rib was broken.
Answered 4/15/2019
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Likely helpful: After your doctor has diagnosed you with costochondritis, you should do a course of physical therapy both for manual treatment, but also to evaluate your mechanics to see if there are things that you can mechanically do to decrease the pain. Acupuncture can also be an excellent addition to help with pain control.
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