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.

Acupuncture: Review and Analysis of Reports on Controlled Clinical Trials.

Acupuncture has a role to play in the treatment of the following conditions:

• Neck and Back pain
• Sciatica and Leg pain
• Headaches and Migraines
• Rheumatic and Arthritic pain
• Allergies such as hay fever and rhinitis
• Skin problems such as acne, eczema and psoriasis
• Musculoskeletal conditions such as frozen shoulder and tennis elbow
• Functional bowel or bladder problems such as IBS, incontinence and cystitis
• Premenstrual syndrome and menopausal symptoms (e.g. period pains and hot flushes)

Also:

• Stress and Anxiety
• Vertigo (Dizziness)
• Help with quitting smoking and losing weight
• Pregnancy related conditions such as infertility

(British Acupuncture Council, Research Fact Sheets 2015)