Conditions Treated

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recognize acupuncture’s effectiveness for a wide range of conditions, based on modern scientific research studies.

The following medical conditions can be treated with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. If you have any questions about your particular situation, please ask. You can get in touch with us here.

The most commonly treated conditions in our clinic:

 

  • Headaches and migraines
  • Digestive Problems
  • Allergies
  • Back and Neck Pain
  • Women’s Health and Fertility
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Insomnia
  • Joint Pain
  • Fatigue
  • Skin Conditions

Other conditions that are treatable with acupuncture and Chinese herbs:

Pain

  • Headache & migraine
  • Back pain and neck pain
  • Sciatica
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Frozen Shoulder
  • Tennis elbow
  • TMJ
  • Arthritis and Joint Pain
  • Injuries to bones, muscles, and joints
  • Fibromyalgia

Digestive

  • Indigestion, heartburn, reflux
  • Ulcers
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease
  • Nausea and vomiting, morning sickness

Respiratory

  • Allergies
  • Asthma
  • Sinus infection
  • Colds and flu
  • Cough and bronchitis
  • Chronic congestion or dryness

Stress

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Irritability and tension
  • Insomnia
  • PTSD symptoms

Women’s Health

  • Painful periods
  • Irregular or absent periods
  • Heavy periods and abnormal bleeding
  • Ovarian cysts
  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Re-establish cycle after birth control pill
  • PMS (premenstrual syndrome) — mood changes, bloating, breast tenderness, food cravings, muscle tension, cramping
  • Vaginal discharge
  • Menopausal symptoms — hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, dryness, anxiety, sleep difficulties
  • Painful intercourse
  • Infertility
  • Improved IVF success rate
  • Recurrent or threatened miscarriage
  • Postpartum depression
  • Breastfeeding issues: low milk supply, mastitis

Urogenital

  • Urinary tract infections
  • Urgency or incontinence
  • Enlarged prostate
  • Impotence
  • Male infertility

Neurological

  • Migraines
  • Stroke recovery
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Bell’s Palsy
  • Nerve pain or numbness (neuropathy)
  • Restless leg syndrome
  • Meniere’s Disease

Skin Conditions

  • Eczema
  • Psoriasis
  • Acne
  • Allergic dermatitis
  • Poison ivy rash

Other Common Health Concerns

  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Stress and tension

Many other health conditions are responsive to acupuncture and Chinese herbal treatment.

If you don’t see your concerns listed here, please ask! Contact us.