What Can Acupuncture treat?

 

Acupuncture is effective in treating a wide range of acute and chronic disorders.  If you are unsure about if acupuncture can help you, don’t hesitate to ask!


The World Health Organization lists several conditions which have responded to acupuncture:


Upper Respiratory Tract:
Acute sinusitis
Common Cold and Flu
Acute tonsillitis

Respiratory System:
Acute bronchitis
Bronchial asthma

Gastrointestinal Disorders:
Acute and Chronic Gastritis
Acute and Chronic Colitis
Constipation
Diarrhea

Neurologic and Musculoskeletal Disorders:
Headache and Migraine
Trigeminal Neuralgias
Peripheral Neuropathies
Meniere's Disease
Frozen Shoulder
Tennis Elbow
Sciatica
Low Back Pain
Osteoarthritis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Back and Knee Pain

Fibromyalgia
Sports Injuries and Pains

Reproductive & Gynecological Conditions:
Premenstrual Syndrome
Dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps)
Amenorrhea (Loss of Menstrual Period)
Impotence
Infertility
Incontinence

Mental Emotional Problems:
Stress
Anxiety
Depression
Insomnia