Acupuncture for Rescued Elephants Provides Relief from Chronic Pain and Nerve Damage in India Care Center
The largest wildlife rescue organization in India has embraced acupuncture as a means to assist elephants in overcoming chronic pain, nerve damage, and mobility challenges stemming from their past experiences of captivity or laborious work. The dedicated veterinary team sought training in alternative medicine to complement traditional veterinary practices, discovering that these techniques significantly enhanced recovery rates when conventional treatments fell short. Established 30 years ago, Wildlife SOS currently operates 12 rescue and rehabilitation centers throughout India, including the Elephant Conservation and Care Centre in Mathura. It was here that veterinarians first encountered the potential of acupuncture while searching for












