Traditional Chinese medicine is famous for treating chronic conditions. However, it also effectively treats acute conditions such as acute musculo-skeletal pain and respiratory infections. Below is a list of conditions commonly treated by acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.
Please click a condition below for a description of the disorder and our approach to it.
Sports injury
Repetitive stress Injury (carpal tunnel, tennis/golf elbow, etc.)
Inflammation and arthritis
Acute and chronic back pain
Sciatica
Neck and shoulder pain
Joint pain (ankle, knee, hip, elbow, wrist)
Autoimmune disease (including Lupus, Rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia)
Tendency to get sick easily (colds/flu, nausea)
Lack of or excessive appetite
Bloating
Nausea (including post-operative chemo)
Acid reflux
Chronic diarrhea
Chronic constipation
IBS
Crohn's disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Severe stress
Anxiety
Irritability
Mild depression
General approach to pediatric acupuncture
ADHD
PMS symptoms (breast tenderness, cramps, mood swings, etc.)
Severe menstrual cramps
Amenorrhea/irregular menstruation
Ovulation pain
Fibroids
Endometriosis
Menopausal symptoms (including hot-flashes and night-sweats)
Turning breech presentation
Inducing labor
Morning sickness
Fatigue
Acid reflux
Difficulty conceiving
Habitual miscarriage
Carpal tunnel
Pelvic/low back pain
Asthma
Tendency to catch colds
Seasonal allergies
Acute and chronic sinus congestion
Headaches/migraines
Difficulty sleeping
Peripheral neuropathy
High/low blood pressure
Bell's palsey
Post-stroke paralysis