What acupuncture can treat

The energetic nature of acupuncture means that it can be effective in the treatment of a range of different conditions. These include:

• Arthritis, back pain, sciatica and sporting injuries such as frozen shoulder.
• Migraines.
• Respiratory conditions such as hay fever, asthma and sinusitis.
• Digestive problems such as IBS
• Chronic fatigue including symptoms associated with M.E.
• Insomnia.
• High blood pressure.
• Emotional conditions such as stress, anxiety and depression.
• Gynaecological conditions such as PMT, painful, heavy or irregular periods and symptoms associated with the menopause.
• Cases of infertility including supporting Assisted Reproductive Therapy such as IVF.
• Conditions associated with pregnancy such as morning sickness, backache and breech presentation.
• Addiction and substance misuse
• Symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease.
• Symptoms following a stroke.

More information about the conditions acupuncture can be effective in treating and current research is available from:
www.acupuncture.org.uk/content/Library/documents.asp