What can Acupuncture Treat?
RESPIRATORY: Asthma, allergies, common cold, flu, cough, bronchitis, sinusitis, rhinitis CIRCULATORY: hypertension, arteriosclerosis, palpitations, angina DIGESTIVE: indigestion, gastritis, IBS, constipation, diarrhea, colitis, abdominal pain, stomachache, nausea & vomiting, ulcers, acid reflux EMOTIONAL: anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia, drug addiction NEUROLOGICAL: headache, migraine, TMJ, Bell’s Palsy, carpal tunnel syndrome, post-stroke syndrome, numbness, tremors GYNECOLOGICAL: PMS, menopausal symptoms (hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, palpitations, irritability, mood swings), endometriosis, infertility, painful menstruation, irregular menstruation, low libido UROGENITAL: UTI, frequent urination, incontinence, nocturia PAIN: back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, wrist pain, ankle pain, post-operative pain, arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, sprains and strains OTHER: Chronic Fatigue, Lyme’s Disease, Restless Leg Syndrome, skin conditions, stress, edema, im
• Chronic pain • Musculoskeletal disorders • Arthritis • Fibromyalgia • Women’s health • Diabetes • Headache & migraines • Post-stroke syndromes • Insomnia & depression • Hypertension • Digestive disorders • Cancer management • Allergies & asthma • Colds & influenza • Immune system disorders • Addictions • and more – ask us!
While acupuncture is often associated with pain control, in the hands of a well-trained practitioner it has much broader applications. Acupuncture can be effective as the only treatment used, or as the support or adjunct to other medical treatment forms in many medical and surgical disorders. The World Health Organization recognizes the use of acupuncture in the treatment of a wide range of medical problems, including: Digestive disorders: gastritis and hyperacidity, spastic colon, constipation, diarrhea; Respiratory disorders: sinusitis, sore throat, bronchitis, asthma, recurrent chest infections; Neurological and muscular disorders: headaches, facial tics, neck pain, rib neuritis, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, various forms of tendinitis, low back pain, sciatica, osteoarthritis; Urinary, menstrual, and reproductive problems. Acupuncture is particularly useful in resolving physical problems related to tension and stress and emotional conditions.
Acupuncture has been recognized in the West for the treatment of chronic pain and pre-operative analgesia. However, some are still are not aware that Acupuncture is an effective treatment for many conditions. In 1997, the National Institute of Health (NIH) published a Consensus Statement on what Acupuncture could successfully treat. This statement can be viewed at http://consensus.nih.gov/1997/1997Acupuncture107html.htm. Recently, the NIH has granted millions of dollars with the express purpose to study the effects of Acupuncture and other complementary modalities for the many challenging health concerns we face today. In addition, the World Health Organization (WHO) published an article that expanded the list of treatable conditions described by the NIH, titled “Acupuncture: Review & Analysis of Reports on Controlled Clinical Trials.” This article was peered reviewed by John Amaro, D.C., FIAMA, Dipl.Ac., L.AC. and the findings were published in Acupuncture Today, (2004) available at h
