What Can Acupuncture Treat?

Because acupuncture provides a way of diagnosis and treatment that is outside of the western model, acupuncture can often provide a freash perspective giving you insight into the cause leading to a new treatment approach. Some common conditions that acupuncture can treat are listed below. If you are wanting to do a bit more in depth research about what role acupuncture can play in helping you with your particular condition, or if it is not listed here, have a look at the research page. It also has good links to help you understand the world of acupuncture.



Acupuncture can be used to alleviate ailments including
Stress, anxiety and depression

Functional bowel or bladder problems such as IBS or Irritable bladder

High blood pressure

Menstrual and menopausal symptoms i.e. Pre Menstrual Tension (PMT)

Men’s problems i.e. Erectile dysfunction

Infertility, both men and women

Morning sickness

Indigestion

It can be used safely and is very effective on children
Headaches, Migraine

Allergies such as hay fever, perennial allergic rhinitis, and some types of allergic rashes such as urticaria or prickly heat

Asthma

Sinus problems and chronic catarrh

Skin problems such as discrete rashes and ulcers, Pruritus (itching), some forms of dermatitis, and some cases of excessive sweating

Symptoms that western medicine can not explain

Colds and flu’s

Relaxation