What can Acupuncture treat?
Acupuncture is often associated with pain control, but Chinese Medicine is a complete medical system that can treat much more.
The World Health Organization recognizes the use of acupuncture in the treatment of a wide range of medical problems, including…
Muscular, skeletal and nerve problems:
Headaches, migraines, TMJ, neck pain, low back pain, hip pain, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, sciatica, arthritis, tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and post-operative pain
Menstrual, urinary and fertility problems:
Irregular menses, PMS, menstrual cramps, urinary tract infections, symptoms of STDs, fertility problems, problems in pregnancy and menopause
Digestive problems:
GERD, acid reflux, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, ulcers, indigestion, Crohn’s and colitis
Respiratory problems:
Allergies, sinus infections, sore throat, bronchitis, asthma, chest infections
Mental-emotional and stress problems:
Insomnia, depression, anxiety, addiction recovery & relapse prevention, including smoking cessation
Acupuncture is also an adjunct therapy to cancer treatment, treating the side effects of chemo and radiation