Conditions Treated
Consumers Guide to Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Treatment efficacy depends on the severity and nature of the condition being treated. Acupuncturists are trained to identify conditions that may require referral to a specialist, so it is important for you to provide detailed information about your condition so that important medical problems are not overlooked.
If you are under the simultaneous care of different health practitioners, it is important to keep all of them informed about your treatments to ensure there are no adverse interactions among treatments.
The following is a list of health conditions commonly treated by licensed acupuncturists.
- allergies/asthma
- anxiety/depression
- arthritis/joint problems
- back and neck pain
- bladder/kidney problems
- childhood illnesses
- constipation/diarrhea
- colds/influenza
- cough/bronchitis
- dizziness
- drug/alcohol/smoking addiction
- effects of chemotherapy
- fatigue
- gastrointestinal disorders
- headache/migraine
- high blood pressure
- immune system deficiency
- knee pain
- menopausal discomfort
- musculoskeletal injuries
- pre-menstrual syndrome
- paralysis/numbness
- rhinitis
- sciatica
- sexual dysfunction
- sinusitis
- skin problems
- stress/tension
- tendonitis