The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and The World Health Organization (WHO) recognize that acupuncture is effective for the treatment of a wide variety of health disorders. We can classify the benefits of acupuncture under five main categories:

1. Pain relief: back and neck pain, headache, migraine, joint pain, arthritis, sport injuries, sciatica, shoulder pain, chronic muscle pain, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel pain, tendonitis, tennis and golfer’s elbow, plantar fasciatis, whiplash injury, and soft tissue disorders.

2. Chronic health disorders: asthma, allergies, dizziness, ringing in the ears, TMJ, sinus congestion, high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol and triglycerides, adult onset diabetes, thyroid disorders, chronic fatigue, poor circulation, attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADD/ADHD), skin disorders, metabolic disorders, smoking cessation, and other chronic conditions.

3. Digestive disorders: irritable bowel (IBS), constipation, crohn’s disease, hypoglycemia, obesity, gastritis, heartburn, acid reflux, colitis, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, food sensitivities, bloating, gas.

4. Women’s health: irregular menses, painful and difficult period, PMS, hormonal imbalances, lumps in the breasts, uterine bleeding, uterine fibroids, menstrual cramps, infertility, polycystic ovarian disease, low sex drive, incontinence, bladder infections, hot flashes, menopause.

5.    Stress and emotions: stress, anxiety, nervous tension, insomnia, depression, and stress related conditions.