Commonly Treated Issues

What does acupuncture treat?

The National Institutes of Health state that acupuncture may be used to treat the following conditions:

• Post chemotherapy administration
• Pregnancy related nausea and vomiting
• Post operative dental pain
• Myofascial pain
• Low back pain
• Stroke rehabilitation
• Addictions (smoking, alcohol, drugs)
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Osteoarthritis
• Headaches
• Migraines
• Tennis Elbow
• Fibromyalgia
• Menstrual problems
• Asthma
• Pain
  

The California Acupuncture Board says acupuncture may be used to treat the following conditions:

• Addictions (alcohol, drug, smoking)
• Allergies/ Asthma
• Anxiety / Depression
• Arthritis/joint problems
• Neck, back, knee pain
• Bladder/kidney problems
• Childhood illness
• Cough / Bronchitis
• Constipation / Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Chemotherapy
• Fatigue
• Gastrointestinal disorders
• Headache/migraine
• High blood pressure
• Menopause
• Premenstrual Syndrome
• Musculoskeletal injuries
• Paralysis/numbness
• Rhinitis
• Sciatica
• Sexual dysfunction
• Skin disorders
• Sinus conditions
• Sleep Disorders
• Stress / Tension
• Tendon problems