Acupuncture Treatable Conditions

Pain

Lower, Mid and Upper Back
Elbow
Neck
Shoulder
Hip
Knee
Foot
Stiffness
Decreased range in movement
Osteoarthritis
Migraines
Headache
Fibromyalgia
Abdominal
Epigastric
Intestinal
Ulcer
Gastritis
Facial
Trigeminal neuralgia
Shingles
Sciatica
Arthritis
Tendonitis

Sports and Fitness

Tendonitis
Tennis Elbow
Knee Pain
Recovery
Healing
Performance
Inflammation
Swelling
Lower, Mid and Upper Back Pain
Elbow Pain
Neck Pain
Shoulder Pain
Hip Pain
Knee Pain
Foot Pain
Stiffness
Decreased range in movement
Improve blood circulation
Boost Immune System
Tendon and Ligament Sprains
Build Muscle Mass
Increase Endurance
Speed Recovery
Promote Liver Glycogen Storage
Decrease Heart Rate
Fractures
Muscle Strains Shin Splints

Weight Loss

Curbs Appetite
Reduced Overeating
Clamed Cravings
Improve Metabolism

Respiratory and Immune System

Allergies
Asthma
Autoimmune
Sinuses
Cold and Flu
Breathlessness
Congestion
Nasal Discharge
Sneezing
Low White Blood Cell Count

Digestive Disorders

Nausea
Vomiting
Acid Reflux
Ulcerative Colitis
Intestinal Motility
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Abdominal Pain
Ulcers
Diarrhea
Constipation
Gall Bladder Problems
Cholelithiasis
Epigastric Pain
Volvulus
Intestinal Colic
Gastritis
Gastroenteritis
Biliary colic

Women's Problems

Menstrual Problems
Infertility
IVF Support
Dysmenorrhea Pain
Irregular Cycles
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Breast Tenderness
Premenstrual Headaches/Migraines
Secondary Amenorrhea
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
Hormonal Imbalance
Prematurely High FSH
Morning Sickness
Delayed or Difficult Labor
Labor Pain
Induction of Labor
Post-partum dysuria
Insufficient lactation
Post-Term Pregnancy
Abdominal Positions of the Fetus
Miscarriage
Postpartum Depression
Menopause
Hot Flashes
Irregular Bleeding
Mood swings
Irritative Bladder Problems
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Cramps
Painful Intercourse
Vulvodynia
Vaginisums (Contraction)
Loss of Libido

Facial Rejuvenation

More Youthful Appearance
Improved Tone and Elasticity of Facial Muscles
Erasure of Fine lines and Reduction of Deeper lines
Improved quality of complexion
Firming of Under-eye puffiness
Reduction of Sagging Skin
Lifting of Drooping eyelids
Firming of Jaw line and diminished jowls
Toning of the Neck

Neurological Issues

Stroke
Facial Paralysis
Neuropathy
Tremors
Parkinson's
Paralysis
Epilepsy
Migraines
Dementia
Cerebral Palsy
Multiple Sclerosis
Trauma to Head and Spin
Bell's Palsy

Cancer Side Effects (chemotherapy, radiation)

Nausea
Vomiting
Pain
Dry Mouth
Breathlessness
Hot Flashes
Edema
Depression
Weight Loss
Digestive
Respiratory
Mental
Lymphocyte Rosette Formation

Emotional Wellbeing

Anxiety
Anger
Depression
Fatigue
Panic Attacks
Stress
ADHD
Eating Disorders
Hospital Anxiety Depression
Schizophrenia

Cardiovascular

High Blood Pressure
Ischemic heart disease
Cardiovascular fitness
Raynaud's Syndrome
Tissue Healing

Dermatology

Itching
Pruritis
Eczema and Dermatitis
Psoriasis
Shingles
Acne
Herpes
Alopecia areata
Lichen ruber planus

Eye Disorders

Blepharospasm
Glaucoma
Myopia
Retinitis Pigmentosa
Retinopathy
Tolosa-Hunt-Syndrome
Dry Eyes
Ophthalmic Migraine
Bilateral Graves ophthalmopathy
Cataracts
Optic atrophy

Miscellaneous Conditions

Quitting Smoking
Alcohol & Drug Addiction
Allergies
Low Energy
Easily Stressed
Poor Vision
Toothache
Tinnitus
Motion Sickness
Hayfever
Facial Pain
Vertigo
Dry Mouth
Gingivitis
Insomnia
Bladder Infection

(Source: World Health Organization, United Nations. "Viewpoint on Acupuncture." 1979)