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What Can Acupuncture Treat?

Acupuncture works by activating the body's own healing powers, so it can be beneficial for many health conditions. The World Health Organization (WHO) has documented many symptoms, diseases, and conditions that have been shown in controlled clinical trials to be effectively treated with acupuncture. Below are some common conditions I can treat, but please feel free to call me about your specific health condition.

Pain

  • Sports injuries
  • Muscle pain
  • Back, neck and shoulder pain
  • Leg, ankle and foot pain
  • Arm, wrist and hand pain
  • Knee pain
  • Hip pain
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Repetitive strain injuries
  • Jaw pain (TMJ)
  • Sciatica
  • Arthritis
  • Tendonitis
  • Headaches and migraines
  • Postoperative pain

Respiratory Complaints

  • Sinusitis
  • Allergies
  • Cold and Flu Symptoms
  • Chronic Cough

Digestive Issues & Nausea

  • Heartburn, Acid Reflux
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Chronic indigestion
  • Chronic loose stools or constipation
  • Acute and chronic gastritis
  • Morning sickness
  • Nausea and vomiting

Mental and Emotional Wellbeing

  • Stress / Anxiety
  • Insomnia
  • Depression

Women's Health Issues

  • Menopause
  • PMS
  • Fibroids/Endometriosis

Neurological Issues

  • Bell's Palsy
  • Symptoms from recent stroke
  • Numbness/tingling
  • Neuropathy
  • Muscle weakness
  • Pain from shingles/Post-herpetic neuralgia

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