What can Acupuncture Treat?

Acupuncture has been shown to effectively treat or manage many symptoms and conditions.

In 1997, the National Institute of Health (NIH) released a consensus report detailing its proven efficacy in treating pain and promoting healing.

In 2003, the World Health Organization (WHO) lists over 100 conditions that can be effectively treated and managed with acupuncture.

Here are some conditions and symptoms that are commonly and successfully treated or managed by acupuncture:

PAIN (many kinds of pain)

  • Arthritis

  • Muscle sprains/strains

  • Sports injuries

  • Tendonitis

  • Degenerative disc, herniated disc

  • Muscle pain, joint point - low back, upper back, neck, shoulder, knees, hips, feet, hands

  • Sciatica, upper back, neck, shoulder, knees, hips, feet, hands

  • TMJ

  • Headaches

  • Migraines

  • Neuralgia

  • Peripheral Neuropathy

 

STRESS- RELATED SYMPTOMS

  • Fatigue

  • Insomnia and poor sleep

  • Anxiety

  • Feeling stressed

 

POST-SURGERY REHAB

* Acupuncture often accelerates healing and rehab, and enhances the ability to maximize PT exercises

  • Weakness, pain, numbness

  • Shoulder surgery

  • Hip or knee replacement/repair

  • Back surgery

  • Neck surgery

  • Hand or foot surgery

  • Recovery from abdominal surgery

 

DIGESTIVE ISSUES

  • Reflux/GERD

  • Indigestion

  • Constipation

  • Diarrhea

  • Stomach or intestinal discomfort

 

WOMEN’S HEALTH  (Menstrual or menopausal conditions, infertility, pregnancy symptoms)

  • Painful, irregular, prolonged or heavy menstrual cycles

  • PMS symptoms

  • Infertility

  • Menopausal symptoms - insomnia, hotflashes, nightsweats

  • Urinary Incontinence

  • Prolapse

 

MEN’S HEALTH

  • Prostate issues

  • Frequent, urgent urination

  • Urinary Incontinence

 

RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS AND ALLERGIES

  • Seasonal alleriges

  • Sinus congestion - chronic or acute

  • Cold and Flu symptoms

  • Post COVID symptoms

  • Asthma

  • Shortness of breath

  • Cough - acute or chronic

 

SIDE EFFECTS DUE TO CANCER TREATMENT

  • Pain

  • Digestive issues

  • Lack of appetite

  • Fatigue

  • Nausea

  • Dry mouth

  • Neuropathy (numbness/tingling of feet/hands)