Treatable Conditions
Many people come to acupuncture for help with specific symptoms or conditions. These might include anxiety, stress, arthritis, asthma, back pain, circulatory problems, depression, facial paralysis, fibrositis, high blood pressure, indeterminate aches and pains, infertility, menstrual problems, migraines, rheumatism, sciatica, skin conditions or ulcers. In fact, acupuncture can be used in the treatment of almost any condition!
Acupuncture is a safe treatment for all. It has proved to be effective in the management of pregnancy and childbirth. In China it is widely used as the treatment of choice following a stroke. It is frequently used in the treatment of addictions, often being prescribed in the US for drug addicts.
Some people may have acupuncture as a preventative measure to strengthen their constitution, or because they feel unwell in themselves without being 'ill' in the Western sense. It can also be used alongside conventional medicine in the treatment of both acute and chronic disease. As with any therapy, the response to acupuncture can vary from one person to another.
