What Can Acupuncture Help With?

Acupuncture is recognized by leading health organizations and supported by high-quality clinical research for relief across a wide range of conditions. It is most commonly used to regulate the nervous system, reduce inflammation, and support the body’s natural healing response.

Pain & Musculoskeletal Conditions

Research strongly supports acupuncture for chronic and persistent pain, including:

  • Chronic pain

  • Low back pain and sciatica

  • Knee osteoarthritis

  • Shoulder pain

  • Chronic headaches and migraine prevention

📌 See the large-scale meta-analysis by Vickers et al. (2018):
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23086508/

Postoperative & Chemotherapy Support

Acupuncture is widely used in hospital and integrative care settings to help manage:

  • Nausea and vomiting

  • Postoperative pain

  • Chemotherapy-related side effects

📌 NCCIH overview on acupuncture and postoperative care:
https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/acupuncture-what-you-need-to-know

Allergic & Respiratory Conditions

Evidence supports acupuncture for improving symptoms of:

  • Allergic rhinitis (hay fever)

  • Asthma symptom relief

📌 World Health Organization list of acupuncture indications:
https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241512947

Digestive & Gastrointestinal Conditions

Acupuncture has been shown to support functional digestive disorders, including:

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

  • Functional dyspepsia

📌 IBS and acupuncture systematic review:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22911448/

Women’s Health

Acupuncture is commonly used to support:

  • Dysmenorrhea (menstrual pain)

  • Menopausal hot flashes and night sweats

  • Fertility and cycle regulation

Neurologic & Nervous System Conditions

Research and clinical use support acupuncture for:

  • Peripheral neuropathy

  • Post-stroke rehabilitation

  • Fibromyalgia

Stress, Mental Health & Trauma Support

Acupuncture plays a growing role in nervous system regulation and emotional health, including:

  • Generalized anxiety and depression

  • PTSD

  • Stress-related headaches

📌 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – Whole Health acupuncture overview:
https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTH/veteran-handouts/acupuncture.asp

Why Book an Acupuncture Treatment?

Evidence-Based Care
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses show lasting benefits for pain, headaches, digestive health, and menopausal symptoms.

Safe & Well-Tolerated
Acupuncture has a strong safety profile with minimal side effects compared to many medications.

Whole-Body Impact
Treatments help regulate the nervous system, improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and support mind–body resilience.

Personalized Treatment
Each session is tailored to your unique pattern, combining local and distal points for more effective, long-term results.

Ready to Reclaim Your Well-Being?

Acupuncture is a time-tested therapy backed by modern research and used worldwide for restoring balance and resilience.

Book your acupuncture appointment today and experience the benefits for yourself.

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