what acupuncture can treat
The following list is a collection of conditions that are considered to be effectively treatable with acupuncture by the United Nations World Health Organization (W.H.O).
Neurological Disorders Treated with Acupuncture
Headache
Migraine
Neuralgia
Post-operative pain
Parkinson's disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Facial pain
Facial palsy (early stage, i.e., within 3 to 6 months)
Pareses following a stroke
Peripheral neuropathies
Sequelae of poliomyelitis (early stage, i.e. within six months)
Meniere's disease
Neurogenic bladder dysfunction
Intercostal neuralgia
Musculoskeletal Disorders Treated with Acupuncture
Joint pain
Limb pain
Low back pain
Sciatica
Disc problems
Arthritis
Sprains and strain
Sports injuries
Muscle cramping
Localized traumatic injuries
"Frozen shoulder"
"Tennis elbow"
Sciatica
Low back pain
Digestive/ Gastro-intestinal Disorders Treated with Acupuncture
Acid reflux
Abdominal pain
Indigestion
Diarrhoea
Constipation
Belching
Flatulence
Spasms of oesophagus
Hiccough
Gastroptosis
Acute and chronic gastritis
Chronic duodenal ulcer (pain relief)
Acute duodenal ulcer (without complications)
Acute and chronic colitis
Paralytic ileus
Respiratory/Respiratory Tract disorders
Sinusitis
Rhinitis
Common cold
Acute tonsillitis
Acute bronchitis
Bronchial asthma (most effective in children and in patients without complicating diseases)
Ears, Eyes and Mouth Disorders Treated with Acupuncture
Acute conjunctivitis
Central retinitis
Myopia (in children)
Cataract (without complications)
Toothache, post-extraction pain
Gingivitis
Acute and chronic pharyngitis
Tonsillitis
Gynaecological Disorders Treated with Acupuncture
Impotence
Menstrual Syndromes
Menopause
Uterine Fibroids
Ovarian Cysts
PMS
Infertility
Emotional/Psychological Disorders Treated with Acupuncture
Insomnia
Depression
Anxiety
Nervousness
Neuroses
Other Conditions Benefited by Acupuncture
Increased vitality and energy
Stress reduction
Deep relaxation
Enhance the immune system
Enhanced athletic and physical function
Allergies
Lower blood pressure
Help with control of addictions
This W.H.O. list has grown progressively longer since it was first compiled in 1979.
It is not yet reflective of the full range of conditions that respond well to acupuncture, as verified by millions of patients successfully treated by traditional Oriental medicine practitioners over the last 3000 years.
If your particular condition is not listed above please get in contact with me to enquire further about whether traditional Oriental medicine is likely to be of benefit to you.
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