What Can Acupuncture Treat?
Acupuncture works by activating the body's own healing powers, so it can be beneficial for many health conditions. The World Health Organization (WHO) has documented many symptoms, diseases, and conditions that have been shown in controlled clinical trials to be effectively treated with acupuncture. Below are some of the conditions commonly treated with acupuncture:
Vision Issues
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinitis Pigmentosa
- Dry Eyes
- Near Sighted & Far Sighted
- Floaters
- Optic Nerve Atrophy
- Occlusion/eye stroke
- Stargardt's Syndrome
- Usher's Syndrome
- Optic Neuritis (MS)
- Beginning stages of Cataracts
Pain
- Sports injuries
- Muscle pain
- Back Pain
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Leg, ankle and foot pain
- Arm, wrist and hand pain
- Knee pain
- Hip pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Tennis Elbow
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Jaw pain (TMJ)
- Dental pain
- Sciatica
- Arthritis
- Tendonitis
- Myofascial pain syndrome
- Headaches and migraines
- Postoperative pain
Respiratory Complaints
- Sinusitis
- Allergies
- Colds and flus
Digestive Issues & Nausea
- Heartburn, Acid Reflux
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Chronic indigestion
- Chronic loose stools or constipation
- Peptic ulcer
- Acute and chronic gastritis
- Morning sickness
- Nausea and vomiting
Mental and Emotional Wellbeing
- PTSD / PTSS
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Depression
Neurological
- Concussions / Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Parkinsons
- MS
- Stroke
