Conditions Treated
Acupuncture can treat both acute and chronic conditions alone or in conjunction with Western medical treatments. Most physical, psychological or emotional ailments can be alleviated with acupuncture. Chinese Medicine is a holistic approach to treating illnesses because it views the body and mind as interconnected. This system of medicine is able to identify energetic imbalances of organs and then provide the body with the energy and direction needed to facilitate its own healing. Often when patients are treated for one condition, other conditions will be resolved simultaneously as balance is restored to the whole body.
The following are just a few of the treatable diseases, symptoms, and conditions*:
Addiction
- Alcohol
- Cutting
- Drugs
- Food
- Nail biting
- Smoking
Circulatory Disorders
- Hypertension
- Stroke
Dental
- Abscess/infection
- Bad breath
- Grinding/Clenching
- Gum disease
- Mouth sores
- Nerve tissue break down and bacteria formation (reason for root canal)
- Pain from routine tightening of braces
- Post-dental procedure pain
- Post-permanent implant procedure healing
- Tooth sensitivity
- Toothache
Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat Disorders
- Blurry vision
- Ear Pressure/fullness
- Hearing loss (from infection)
- Heartburn/GERD
- Infection
- Meniere’s disease
- Nasal congestion
- Pain
- Post-nasal drip
- Sinusitis
- Sore throat
- Stye
- Tinnitus
- Tonsillitis
Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Abdominal pain/cramping
- Colitis
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Hemorrhoids
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Nausea and vomiting
Immune Disorders
- Celiac disease
- Chrohn’s disease
- Graves’ disease
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Lupus
- Multiple sclerosis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Sjogren’s syndrome
Skin Conditions
- Acne
- Cold sores
- Eczema
- Hives
- Itchiness
- Rashes
- Rosacea
- Psoriasis
Mental Health
- ADHD/focus
- Anxiety
- Bipolar disorder
- Borderline personality disorder
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Excessive emotions
- Insomnia
- Schizophrenia
- Stress
Musculoskeletal and Neurological Disorders
- Arthritis
- Aches/pain of muscles and joints (back, neck, knee, etc.)
- Bone breaks
- Concussions
- Fibromyalgia
- Headache and migraine
- Neuropathy
- Sciatica
- Sport injuries
- Sprains
- Swelling
- Tears
Oncology
- Chemotherapy/radiation side effects
- Quality of life management
- Symptoms of cancer
Pediatrics
Respiratory Disorders
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Colds and Flus
Women’s Health
- Assist with VBAC deliveries
- Breast tenderness
- Breech baby
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids
- Induction of labor
- Irregular periods
- Lactation assistance
- Menopause
- Menstrual cramping
- PCOS
- Perimenopause
- PMS
- Polyps
- Postpartum care (healing from tears, bleeding, retention of lochia, hemorrhoids, fatigue)
- Postpartum depression
- Symptoms of menstruation
- Symptoms of pregnancy
*These are general categories of common health complaints. Acupuncture can be used to help relieve symptoms of most conditions. Acupuncture can be used in place of or in conjunction with Western medicinal treatments, depending on the condition.