What conditions does acupuncture treat?
The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine’s ability to treat many common disorders. The most frequent reasons for people to seek Acupuncture Treatment are, Tiredness, Sinusitis, Backache, Infertility, and Insomnia, also including: acupuncture footGastrointestinal disorders, such as food allergies, peptic ulcer, chronic diarrhoea, constipation, indigestion, gastrointestinal weakness, anorexia and gastritis; Urogenital disorders, including stress incontinence, urinary tract infections, and sexual dysfunction; Gynaecological disorders, such as irregular, heavy, or painful menstruation, infertility in women and men, and premenstrual syndrome (PMS); Respiratory disorders, such as emphysema, sinusitis, asthma, allergies and bronchitis; Disorders of the bones, muscles, joints and nervous system, such as arthritis, migraine headaches, neuralgia, insomnia, dizziness and low back, neck and shoulder pain; Circulatory disorders, such as hypertensio
In western medical circles, acupuncture is best recognized for its role in pain management. It may be used as a sole treatment or in conjunction with other forms of pain management systems. Acupuncture is effective in treating acute and chronic pain including back pain, headaches, sciatica, hip pain, knee pain, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow and some forms of arthritis. Acupuncture is an effective alternative to treating non-musculoskeletal complaints such as digestive problems, insomnia, and anxiety.
