Ailments Commonly Treated With Acupuncture

Acupuncture is recognized by the National Institute of Health and the World Health Organization to be effective in the treatment of a wide variety of medical problems. The following are some of the more common conditions treatable by Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, as outlined by the World Health Organization.

Musculoskeletal and Neurological Disorders

• Arthritis
• Neuralgia
• Sciatica
• Back pain
• Bursitis
• Tendonitis
• Stiff neck
• Bell's palsy
• Trigeminal neuralgia
• Headaches and migraines
• Stroke
• Cerebral palsy
• Polio
• Sprains
• Muscle spasms
• Shingles
• Low back pain
• Trigeminal neuralgia
• Facial palsy (early stage, i.e., within three to six months)
• Pareses following a stroke
• Peripheral neuropathies
• Meniere's disease
• Neurogenic bladder dysfunction
• Nocturnal enuresis
• Intercostal neuralgia
• Cervicobrachial syndrome
• "Frozen shoulder" and "tennis elbow"
• Osteoarthritis

Gastro-intestinal Disorders

• Spasms of esophagus and cardia
• Acute and chronic gastritis
• Gastric hyperacidity
• Chronic duodenal ulcer (pain relief)
• Acute duodenal ulcer (without complications)
• Acute and chronic colitis
• Paralytic ileus
• IBS
• Colitis
• Constipation
• Food allergies
• Ulcers
• Gastritis
• Abdominal bloating

Addiction

• Smoking
• Drugs
• Alcohol

Emotional and Psychological Disorders

• Anxiety
• Insomnia
• Depression
• Stress

Upper Respiratory Tract

• Acute sinusitis
• Acute rhinitis
• Common Cold
• Acute tonsillitis

Respiratory System

• Acute bronchitis
• Asthma / Emphysema
• Bronchitis
• Colds and flu
• Bronchial asthma (most effective in children and in patients without complicating diseases)

Disorders of the Eye

• Acute conjunctivitis
• Central retinitis
• Cataract (without complications)

Disorders of the Mouth

• Oral pain, post-extraction pain
• Gingivitis
• Acute and chronic pharyngitis

Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat Disorders

• Sinusitis
• Sore throat
• Hay fever
• Earache
• Nerve deafness
• Tinnitus
• Dizziness

Circulatory Disorders

• High blood pressure
• Angina pectoris
• Arteriosclerosis
• Anemia

Gynecological Genitourinary Disorders

• Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
• Irregular, heavy or painful menstruation
• Endometriosis
• Menopause
• Fibroids
• Chronic bladder infection
• Morning sickness
• Infertility in men and women
• Sexual dysfunction

Immune Disorders

• Candida
• Chronic fatigue
• Symptoms of HIV and AIDS
• Epstein Barr virus
• Allergies
• Lupus
• MS
• Hepatitis

Respiratory Disorders

• Asthma
• Emphysema
• Bronchitis
• Colds and flu

Miscellaneous

• Chemotherapy/radiation side effects
• Diabetes
• Dermatological disorders
• Weight control

We treat many other conditions. Please call with any questions concerning your health and treatment options.