If you have to choose between the treatments, I'd really reccomend getting the acupuncture, and asking the therapist to suggest some massage that you can do at home, or maybe take her to one professional massage therapy and ask the therapist to show you some techniques.
I my experience (personal and with my dog), and from what 3 different acupuncture vets have told me, most dogs will get relief after about 4-6 weeks of weekly treatments and sort of stabilize out, and then do best on an every 3 week or so regimen of acupuncture treatments. Each dog is a little bit different, but you'll know when she needs another treatment.
Good luck!
jake's mom
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