Savvy Senior: Acupuncture- Does It Work and Is It Covered by Medicare?

Dear Savvy Senior,

Is acupuncture a viable treatment for pain and is it covered by Medicare? Since the pandemic hit, I have a lot of lower back and neck pain and am wondering if it’s worth trying. What can you tell me?

Looking for Solutions

Dear Looking,

Many studies over the years – funded by the National Institutes of Health – have found acupuncture to be very effective in easing pain and can he...