Common syndromes that can be cured by traditional acupuncture are:
• Joint pain
• Knee pain
• Leg pain
• Allergies, rhinitis, hay fever
• Anxiety & Panic attacks
• Arthritis
• Asthma
• Autoimmune conditions
• Back pain
• Cold/Flu
• Depression
• Diabetes/Blood Sugar management
• Digestive problems
• Facial pain/ Dental Pain
• Fatigue
• Infertility
• Gastrointestinal Disorders
• Headaches
• Heartburn, Indigestion
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Insomnia
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Low blood pressure
• Menopausal symptoms
• Menstrual Disorders
• Migraines
• Nausea/ Morning sickness
• Neck pain
• Painful periods (dysmenorrhea)
• PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome)
• Postoperative pain
• Recovery from illness or injury
• Rheumatoid Arthritis (RE)
• Sinusitis
• Sciatica
• Shoulder pain
• Skin disorders
• Smoking and Detoxification
• Stress
• Tennis elbow
• Tinnitus (ringing in ear)
• TMJ dysfunction (Jaw pain)
• Ulcers
* Premature ejaculation
* Impotence
Source: Acupuncture: Review and Analysis of Reports on Controlled Clinical Trials, the World Health Organization, 2003 and others.
*According my own experience.
The above list only includes the more commonly treated illnesses and is far from a complete list. If your illness does not appear on this list, it does not mean it cannot be treated by acupuncture. Please call 301-822-4933 or see me to discuss a personalized plan of care.