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What can
Acupuncture Treat?
In an official report, Acupuncture: Review and Analysis of Reports on Controlled Clinical Trails,
the World Health Organisation (WHO) listed the following symptoms, diseases and conditions
that have been shown through controlled trials to be treated effectively by Acupuncture:
Musculoskeletal conditions:
Sciatica
Lower back pain
Neck pain
Knee pain
Arthritis
Tennis elbow
Frozen shoulder
Joint pain and injuries
Fibromyalgia
General aches and pains
Headache, migraine and nervous conditions:
Migraine and headache
TMJ
Facial paralysis
Dizziness
Vertigo
Dental pain
Digestive conditions:
IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
Abdominal pains
Nausea
Vomiting
Heart burn, GERD
Gastritis
Diarrhoea
Bloating
Excessive gas or wind
Colitis
Stress-related, mental and emotional conditions:
Depression
Anxiety
Panic attacks
Emotional distress
Palpitations
Poor concentration and
memory
Insomnia
General feeling of stress and/or overwhelmed
Women’s Health:
Painful periods
PMS (Pre-menstrual syndrome)
Excessively heavy periods, erratic menstrual cycle
Menopausal syndrome
Infertility
Urinary tract infections
Other conditions:
Sore throat
Colds and flu
Sinusitis
Low energy levels
Sea sickness
Urinary disorders (i.e. incontinence)
Oedema
Skin conditions
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