According to the World Health Organization (WHO), through controlled clinial trials, the following symptoms, diseases, and conditions were treated effectively by acupuncture.
Musculoskeletal
- Low back pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Sciatica pain
- Tendonitis
- Knee pain
- Sprains, strains, and fractures
Digestive
- Nausea and vomiting
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Constipation
- Acute Epigastralgia
- Peptic ulcer
- Acute and chronic gastritis
Autoimmune
- Rheumatoid arthitis
- Lupus
- Fibromyalgia
Women’s Health and Obstetrics
- PMS
- Fertility issues
- Dysmenorrhea
- Induction of labor
- Correction of malposition of fetus (breech presentation)
- Morning sickness
- Breast pain or tenderness
Respiratory
- Allergic rhinitis, including hayfever
- Sinusitis
- Asthma
- Acute and chronic bronchitis
General
- Stress
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Insomnia
- Preventative Care
Secondary Treatment
- Postoperative pain
- Post stroke
- Adverse reactions to radiation or chemotherapy
Mental Emotional
- Depression or Seasonal Affect Disorder (SAD)
- Anxiety
- Stress
Infection (Viral, Bacterial)
- Colds and Flu
- Leukopenia
- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
- Acute bacillary dysentery
- Shingles