Some of the many conditions are treated by acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Those conditions in bold italics have been found to have moderate and/or strong evidence supporting the effectiveness of acupuncture.
Musculo-skeletal
Lower back pain, shoulder, lateral elbow pain, neck pain, joint sprains, muscle strain, sciatica, knee osteoarthritis, arthritis, sporting injuries, sports performance or enhancement, post-operative pain, plantar heel pain, restless leg syndrome, emergency pain relief, carpal tunnel, lumbar stenosis, rheumatoid arthritis, spinal cord injury, whiplash.
Respiratory conditions
Allergic rhinitis, sinus problems, hay fever, common cold or flu, (asthma-adults/children, bronchitis.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, post-operative and chemotherapy induced nausea/vomiting, Inflammatory bowel disease hemorrhoids, heartburn and reflux, dyspepsia, post-operative disorders.
Cardiovascular
Angina pectoris, palpitations, high blood pressure, chronic pulmonary disease.
Women's Health
Irregular or painful periods, some fertility disorders, premenstrual difficulties, menopausal symptoms, labour pain, chronic pelvic pain syndrome, uterine fibroids, hot flushes in breast cancer, Oocyte retrieval pain relief, PCOS, postnatal depression.
Pregnancy
Morning sickness, breech baby, heartburn, elevated blood pressure, oedema, lower back pain, induction and preparation for labour.
Men’s’ Health
Some fertility disorders, prostatitis pain, erectile dysfunction.
Neurological
Headaches including migraine, temporomandibular pain, shingles, meniere’s disease, tinnitus, Bell’s palsy, acute post-stroke and stroke rehabilitation, insomnia, excessive dreaming, alzheimers disease. ADHD, Autism spectrum disorder, cancer related; insomnia, neuropathy and psychological disorders, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, parkinson’s, vascular dementia or vascular cognitive impairment, sudden hearing loss.
Metabolic disorders
Chronic fatigue syndrome, adrenal insufficiency, hormonal irregularities, obesity
Urological disorders
Urinary tract infections, nocturia, stress urinary incontinence, bladder pain, chronic kidney disease
Psychological disorders
Post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, smoking, opiate addiction and detoxification.
Skin disorders
Acne, psoriasis, eczema, scarring, atopic dermatitis, chronic urticaria.
