Acupuncture Clinic: Who & what conditions can be treated?
People of all ages can benefit from acupuncture treatment. Acupuncturists use a range of
acupuncture needles and techniques such as Moxibustion, the burning of a herb know as Moxa and
electro-stimulation or electro-acupuncture depending on the individual's condition and age.
The World Health Organization published a review of controlled trials using acupuncture and concluded it was effective for
the treatment of various conditions.
Acupuncturists mainly treat:
- Trapped nerves
- Headaches and Migraines
- Rheumatic and Arthritic pain
- Skin problems such as rashes, ulcers, itching and dermatitis
- Musculoskeletal pain such as back, shoulder, neck and leg pain
- Allergies such as hayfever, rhinitis and urticaria or prickly heat
- Functional bowel or bladder problems such as IBS and incontinence
- Menstrual and menopausal symptoms (e.g. period pains and hot flushes)
Also:
- Dry mouth and eyes
- Help with stopping smoking
- Sinus problems and chronic catarrh
- Pregnancy related conditions including being overdue
(British Medical Acupuncture Society, 2011)
