The World Health Organization recognizes the use of acupuncture in the treatment of a wide range of medical conditions, including:

 

  • Neurological: Headache, Migraine, Neuralgia, Facial Pain, Post-Operative Pain, Stroke Residuals, Parkinson's Disease, Bell's Palsy, Trigeminal Neuralgia,Facial Paralysis.
  • Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue: Pain and Weakness in: Neck, Shoulders, Arms, Hands, Fingers, Back, Hips, Legs, Knees, Feet; Muscle Cramping, Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Arthralgia, Sciatica, Low Back Pain, Disc Problems, Traumatic Injuries, Sprains, Strains, Sport Injuries, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
  • Gastrointestinal: Gastritis, Hyperacidity, Spastic Colon, Constipation, Diarrhea and Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
  • Respiratory: Allergy, Asthma, Sinusitis, Bronchitis, Cold, Influenza, Sore Throat and Rhinitis.
  • Emotional: Insomnia, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Hypertension, and Nervousness.
  • Ears and Dental: Tinnitus, Toothache, Post Extraction Pain, Allergy.
  • Ob/Gyn: Morning Sickness, Low Back Pain during pregnancy, Abdominal Pain during pregnancy, Painful Urination during pregnancy, Constipation during pregnancy, Breech presentation, Post Natal Recovery, Pre Menstrual Syndrome, Menstrual Irregularities, Dysmenorrhea, Menstrual Cramps, Menopausal Syndrome, Infertility.
  • Men's Health: Impotence, and Prostatitis.
  • Urological: Urinary Tract Infection, Sexual Dysfunction, Urinary Incontinance, Irritable Bladder.
  • Cardiovascular: High Cholesterol, Heart Diseases, High Blood Pressure.
  • Other Benefits: Increased Energy and Vitality, Weight Control, Stop Smoking, and other Addictions, Enhanced Athletic and Physical Performance, Regulates Blood Pressure, Stabilizes Immune System.