WHAT CAN ORIENTAL MEDICINE/
ACUPUNCTURE TREAT?
According to the National Institute of Health and the World Health Organization, acupuncture can effectively treat many chronic and acute health conditions, and is an effective form of preventive care.
Because acupuncture & Oriental Medicine are complex systems of internal medicine, they treat more conditions than can be listed here. However, following is a list of some conditions that are commonly treated:
Musculoskeletal
arthritis, back and neck pain, fibromyalgia,
joint pain, sciatica, sports injuries, TMJ,
tendinitis
Gynecological
infertility, painful periods, irregular cycle, PMS,
morning sickness, back pain in pregnancy,
endometriosis, urinary tract infections
Gastrointestinal
colitis, IBS, constipation, diarrhea, Chron’s disease,
food allergies, nausea, vomiting
Cardiovascular
hypertension, palpitations, anemia, atherosclerosis
Psychological
anxiety, depression
Neurologic
stroke, Bell’s palsy, paralysis, tremors
Dermatological
acne, eczema, dermatitis, herpes
Respiratory
allergies, asthma, bronchitis, colds and flu,
sore throat, laryngitis, sinusitis, vertigo
Anti-aging
wrinkle reduction, lifting of drooping skin,
increased luster of skin, smoother skin, reduction
of broken capillaries and redness,
increased energy and vitality
Autoimmune Disorders
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, SLE (lupus), MS,
fibromyalgia, RA
Pain
back pain, headaches, muscle sprains/strains,
arthritis, acute injury, repetitive stress injury,
carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic pain, fibromyalgia,
sciatica, post-surgical recovery
Other
insomnia, anxiety, depression, migraines,
stress, fatigue, diabetes, hypoglycemia,
side effects from radiation and chemotherapy treatment,
addiction/recovery
