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Indications of Acupuncture
Acupuncture is very effective in a variety of disorders, both acute and chronic. The World Health Organization and National Institute of Heath has identified the benefits of acupuncture in the treatment of a wide range of medical problems including but are not limited to
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| Neurological disorders: |
| Headache and migraine |
| Sciatica neuralgia |
| Post shingle syndrome |
| Bell's palsy |
| Post stroke paralysis |
| Insomnia, depression, anxiety |
| Trigeminal Neuralgia |
| Cerebral Palsy |
| Musculoskeletal disorders: |
| Neck and shoulder pain |
| Low back pain |
| Fibromyalgia |
| Arthritis |
| Bursitis |
| Frozen shoulder |
| Tennis or golf elbow |
| Tendonitis |
| Sports injury |
| Sprains and Strains |
| Respiratory disorders: |
| Sinusitis |
| Bronchitis |
| Asthma |
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Cast of acupuncture points, 1443 A.D. Ming Dynasty.
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| Urinary, menstrual & reproductive disorders |
| Painful menstruation |
| PMS (premenstrual syndrome) |
| Morning sick |
| Pelvic Inflammation |
| Vaginitis |
| Infertility |
| Impotence |
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| Digestive disorders: |
| Gastritis |
| Stomach ulcers |
| Hepatitis |
| Irritable bowel diseases |
| Constipation |
| Diarrhea |
| Colitis |
| Indigestion |
| Heart and Blood Vessels disorders: |
| Angina |
| The Correction of Abnormal Heart Rhythms |
| Raise blood pressure |
| Hypertension |
| In addiction and obstetrics: |
| Obesity (weight loss) |
| Drug addiction |
| Smoking |
| Alcoholism |
| Eyes/Ears/Nose/Throat: |
| Deafness |
| Ringing in the Ears |
| Earaches |
| Sore Throat |
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