What can acupuncture treat?

Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment option that can be used alone or in conjunction with other therapies for a wide range of conditions. The World Health Organization cites numerous conditions that have been shown to respond to acupuncture. For some problems acupuncture can achieve complete relief, for others it can alleviate symptoms without the dangers and side-effects of medications.

Conditions commonly treated with acupuncture include:

Musculoskeletal and Neurological: headaches, facial pain and paralysis including Bell’s Palsy, trigeminal neuralgia, dental pain, jaw pain, neck pain, “frozen shoulder” and shoulder pain, “tennis elbow”, carpal tunnel syndrome, back pain, sciatica/piriformis syndrome, knee pain, sports injuries, arthritis, fibromyalgia, post-operative pain, peripheral neuropathies, shingles, pareses following stroke

Digestive: constipation, diarrhea, irritable bowel, colitis, indigestion, hyperacidity, gastritis, nausea, vomiting, hiccough, ulcer pain, food allergies

Emotional: anxiety, depression, insomnia, stress

Reproductive and Genitourinary: bladder dysfunction, erectile dysfunction, infertility, painful or irregular menstruation, menopausal symptoms, morning sickness, induction of labor, malposition of fetus

Respiratory: sinusitis, rhinitis, asthma, bronchitis, sore throat, common cold

Other: low immune function, blood pressure regulation, addiction control, tinnitus, chronic fatigue.

The best reason to get acupuncture is to enhance well-being and increase stamina.