Conditions treated with acupuncture

• General conditions

  • Fatigue
  • Anxiety
  • Insomnia
  • Headaches
  • Nervous tics

• Digestive conditions

  • Diarrhea/Constipation
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Ulcers
  • Bloating
  • Gastroesophageal reflux
  • Hiccups

• Respiratory conditions

  • Asthma
  • Allergies
  • Colds and flu
  • Cough
  • Sinusitis

• Reproductive system

  • Menstrual problems
  • Infertility
  • Vaginal discharge
  • Menopause symptoms

• Circulatory conditions

  • Cold extremities
  • Edema
  • Low and high blood pressure
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Swelling

• Urinary conditions

  • Incontinence
  • Frequent urination
  • Difficult or burning urination

• Musculoskeletal conditions and pain

  • Tennis elbow
  • Sciatica
  • Carpal tunnel
  • Tremors
  • Low back pain
  • Spasms and tension
  • Osteoarthritis and arthritis
  • Trigeminal neuralgia

• Eye and ear conditions

  • Sensitivity to glare
  • Watery or dry eyes
  • Dizziness
  • Labyrinthitis and Ménière’s disease
  • Ear infections

• Skin conditions

  • Hives
  • Shingles
  • Boils
  • Acne and eczema

• Cosmetic concerns

  • Prevention of wrinkles and varicose veins
  • Skin firming

• Pregnancy

  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Back pain and sciatica
  • More energy for mother and child
  • Breastfeeding difficulties
  • Recurrent mastitis
  • Increasing amniotic fluid

• Post-operative care and after-effects of illness

  • Easing the side effects of chemotherapy
  • Slow healing
  • Hemiplegia and some forms of paralysis

Note The list of conditions shown here is not exhaustive, and many other conditions can be treated and/or relieved by acupuncture.