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.
Musculo-Skeletal
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)
Immune System
Autoimmune disease (including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia)
Tendency to get sick easily (colds/flu, nausea)
Digestive Disorders
Lack of or excessive appetite
Bloating
Nausea (including post-operative and chemo-induced)
Acid reflux
Chronic diarrhea
Chronic constipation
IBS
Crohn's disease
Ulcerative colitis
Emotions
Severe stress
Anxiety
Irritability
Mild depression
Pediatrics
General approach to pediatric acupuncture
ADD/ADHD
Women's Health
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)
Pregnancy and Fertility
Turning breech presentation
Inducing labor
Morning sickness
Fatigue
Acid reflux
Difficulty conceiving
Habitual miscarriage
Carpal tunnel
Pelvic/low back pain
problems with amniotic fluid levels
risk for pre-eclampsia
Respiratory
Asthma
Tendency to catch colds
Seasonal allergies
Acute and chronic sinus congestion
Other
Headaches/migraines
Difficulty sleeping
Peripheral neuropathy
High/low blood pressure
Bell's palsey
Post-stroke paralysis