Pain Relief Acupuncture in Adelaide

Dr Liu provides professional acupuncture treatments in Adelaide at Adelaide Medical Acupuncture Clinic in Somerton Park. Patients visit from across Adelaide including Glenelg, Brighton, Unley, North Adelaide and surrounding suburbs.

Restoring Comfort, Enhancing Performance

Chronic or acute pain can significantly affect quality of life, sleep, and productivity. Acupuncture offers a medically recognized, drug-free approach to pain management that addresses both symptoms and underlying imbalances.

Conditions Supported

  • Musculoskeletal pain: back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain

  • Joint pain: arthritis, knee pain, hip stiffness

  • Post-injury or post-surgical recovery

  • Headaches and migraines

  • Neuropathic pain, including sciatica and trigeminal neuralgia

  • Sports injuries: sprains, muscle tightness, performance-related pain

Evidence & Research

  • Low back pain: Multiple large randomized trials confirm acupuncture is more effective than standard care for reducing pain and improving function (JAMA, 2017).

  • Osteoarthritis: Studies show acupuncture relieves knee pain and improves mobility, with effects lasting beyond the treatment period (Annals of Internal Medicine, 2014).

  • Headache and migraine: A Cochrane review reported acupuncture as at least as effective as prophylactic drugs, with fewer side effects.

  • Chronic pain overall: A meta-analysis of 20,827 patients (Arch Intern Med, 2012) concluded that acupuncture is effective for chronic pain and not a placebo effect. (References: JAMA 2017; Ann Intern Med 2014; Cochrane Database 2016; Arch Intern Med 2012)

What Patients Can Expect

  • Targeted relief tailored to each pain condition.

  • Integration of electro-acupuncture for nerve and muscular pain where clinically indicated.

  • Support for both acute recovery (injury, surgery) and chronic management (arthritis, neuropathy).

  • A holistic approach that enhances not only pain relief but also mobility, sleep, and overall vitality.

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This service is offered as part of personal wellness and complementary therapy. It does not constitute medical treatment or replace professional medical care. The practitioner is not registered as a medical doctor in Australia, though her medical degree is certified through the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) via the EICS database. She is also internationally insured for professional wellness services in Europe and Australia.