As one of the primary therapies of TCM, which is a complete medical system, acupuncture technically can treat any condition. That said, here is a list of conditions for which we have found acupuncture to be most effective:
• Low back pain / Sciatica
• Shoulder pain
• Arthritis
• Insomnia
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Smoking Cessation
• General Stress
• Allergies
• Infertility (male and female)
• PCOS
• GERD (acid reflux)
• Ulcerative Colitis
• Crohn's Disease
• TMJ
• Migrane Headaches
• Chemotherapy Side Effects
• Common Colds and the Flu
• Fibromyalgia
Additionally, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued findings regarding acupuncture in a publication titled Acupuncture: Review and Analysis of Reports on Controlled Clinical Trials. It states that the following diseases/disorders respond well or very well to acupuncture treatment:
• Restricted Joint Motion
• Muscle Spasm
• Peri-arthritis
• Cervical Spondylities
• Epicondylitis
• Fascitis
• Inflammation
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Gout
• Biliary and Renal Colic
• Traumatic Pain
• Post-operative Pain
• Labor Pain
• Reduction in Labor Duration
• Blood Pressure Regulation
• Immune System Stimulation