Conditions Treated

The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes the use of acupuncture in the treatment of a wide range of common illnesses including:

Upper Respiratory System

Acute sinusitis

Acute rhinitis

Common Cold and Flu

Acute tonsillitis

Respiratory System

Acute bronchitis

Bronchial asthma (Most effective in children and uncomplicated conditions.)

Eye Disorders

Acute conjunctivitis

Central Retinitis Myopia (in children)

Cataracts (without complications)

Mouth Disorders

Toothache

Post Extraction Pain

Gingivitis

Acute and Chronic Pharyngitis

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Spasms of esophagus

Hiccough

Gastroptosis

Acute and Chronic Gastritis

Gastric Hyperacidity

Chronic Duodenal Ulcer (pain relief)

Acute Duodenal Ulcer (without complications)

Acute and Chronic Colitis

Acute Bacillary Dysentery

Constipation

Diarrhea

Paralytic Ileus

Neurologic and Musculoskeletal Disorders

Headache and Migraine

Trigeminal Neuralgias

Facial Palsy (early stage, i.e., within 3-6 months)

Pareses Following a Stroke

Peripheral Neuropathies

Sequelae of Poliomyelitis (early stage, i.e., within 6 months)

Meniere’s Disease

Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction

Nocturnal Enuresis (bedwetting)

Intercostal Neuralgia

Cervicobrachial Syndrome

Frozen Shoulder

Sciatica

Low Back Pain

Osteoarthritis

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Back and Knee Pain

Fibromyalgia

Chronic Fatigue

Sports Injuries and Pains

Reproductive & Gynecological Conditions

Premenstrual Syndrome

Dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps)

Spotting and Excessive Bleeding

Amenorrhea (Loss of Menstrual Period)

Impotence

Infertility

Incontinence

Prostatis

Mental Emotional Problems

Stress

Anxiety

Depression

Insomnia

While this list is impressive there are many more conditions that respond favorably to acupuncture.