Which conditions respond to acupuncture?

Oriental medicine treats a wide variety of disorders. The World Health Organization (WHO) lists over forty diseases that acupuncture can treat effectively. The following is a partial list including, but not limited to, the most common ailments.

All Types of Pain

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)
Headache
Back Pain
Neck Pain

Tendonitis
Knee Pain
Shoulder Pain
Arthritis

Bursitis
Sciactica
Bell's palsy
Other Nerve-related Pain

Accident and Work-related Injuries

Muscle Inflammation and Pain
Inflammation of Discs in the Neck and Back
Carpel-tunnel Syndrome
Repetitive-motion Syndrome

Sports Injuries

Sprains
Strains
Adjunctive Therapy for Broken Bones
Joint Swellings

General Health Disorders

Respiratory System Common Cold Allergy and Sinus Conditions Asthma Bronchitis	Gastro-intestinal Systems Ulcers Colitis Diarrhea Hypoglycemia Poor Digestion Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)	Pediatric Disorders Chronic and Acute Ear, Bose and Throat Infections Colic Diarrhea Allergies and Asthma

Cardio-vascular System Angina Pain High Blood Pressure Poor Circulation	Emotional Disorders Depression Anxiety Stress Levels Insomnia	Genito-urinary Urinary Tract Infection Abnormal Urination Low Sex Drive Sexual Dysfunction

Women's Disorders Infertility/Menstrual Irregularities Painful Menstruation Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS) Menstrual Irregularities Discomfort during Pregnancy Perimenopause and Menopausal Issues	Endocrine System Hypo & Hyperthyroid Problems Diabetes

What has been mentioned here is by no means an exhaustive list of the conditions which respond to acupuncture. If you have a question regarding your specific health problem, please give us a call.

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