What does acupuncture treat?
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) endorse acupuncture as beneficial for many conditions including the following:
Musculo-skeletal:
arthritis, muscle cramps, lower back pain, sciatica, shoulder pain, neck pain, joint pain, sport injuries, bursitis and tendonitis, knee pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, TMJ, leg pain, foot pain, neuropathy.
Digestive disorders:
abdominal pain, acid reflux, colitis, constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, IBS symptoms, nausea.
Psychological/
Emotional:
anxiety, insomnia, trauma, hypertension, stress, depression, addictive disorders.
GYN:
Infertility, menopausal and peri-menopausal symptoms, menstrual problems, PMS.
Neurological:
Headaches, migraines, stroke residuals, facial pain, Bell’s palsy symptoms, neuropathy, post-operative pain
Respiratory:
asthma, bronchitis, common cold, seasonal allergies, sinusitis.
Other benefits:
addiction control, increased energy, immune enhancement, deep relaxation and other applications