What conditions can be treated?

Acupuncture is particularly effective in treating painful conditions, but its uses are by no means limited to these. Acupuncture can be especially helpful in the following conditions:

• Muscle pain
• Strains and sprains
• Headaches and migraine
• Neck and shoulder pain
• Back pain
• Tennis elbow
• Frozen shoulder
• Sports injuries
• Repetitive strain injury (RSI)
• Rheumatic and arthritic pains
• Insomnia
• Nausea (including early morning sickness of pregnancy)
• Period pains
• Menopausal hot flushes
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Bladder problems such as overactive bladder or mild incontinence
• Allergies, such as hay fever and urticaria
• As an aid to stopping smoking
• Sinus problems and catarrh
• Infertility

Very large claims have been made for acupuncture in the past that cannot be substantiated. It is not a panacea for all ills, but used appropriately, acupuncture can be an extremely effective treatment.