ACUPUNCTURE is used for A WIDE RANGE OF DISORDERS
The disorders listed below are based on those recognised by the World Health Organisation as areas where acupuncture is used.
Musculo-skeletal - lower back pain, joint sprains, muscle strain, sciatica, arthritis, sporting injuries, post operative nerve pain, scar and tissue healing
Respiratory conditions - sinus problems, hay fever, common cold or flu, asthma, bronchitis
Gastrointestinal disorders - constipation, diarrhoea, irritable bowel syndrome, nausea, haemorrhoids, heartburn and reflux
Cardiovascular - high or low blood pressure, poor circulation and palpitations
Womens' Health - irregular or painful periods, some fertility disorders, premenstrual difficulties and menopausal symptoms
Mens' Health - some fertility disorders, prostate problems and erectile dysfunction
Neurological - headaches including migraine, insomnia, trigeminal neuralgia, shingles, meniere’s disease, tinnitus and post-stroke symptoms
Metabolic disorders - chronic fatigue syndrome, adrenal insufficiency, hormonal irregularities
Urological disorders - urinary tract infections, nocturia and bed wetting
Psychological disorders - stress, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD)