Conditions Treated
Acupuncture is used to alleviate a wide spectrum of conditions. In my clinical practice I have seen that it is particularly effective in the following:
Muskoskeletal
- Neck pain and compressed vertebras
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Lumbago
- Sciatica
- Tennis elbow
- Frozen shoulder
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Repetitive strain injury (RSI)
- Muscular pain
Pain
- Aches related to the stomach and digestive system
- Sciatica
- Lower back pain
- Migraine/tension headaches
Central Nervous System
- Depression
- Anxiety and phobias
- Stress-related conditions
Digestive
- Metabolic disorders such as weight-loss or weight control
- Obesity
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Crohn's Disease
Gynaecology
- Menstrual disorders
- Endometriosis
- PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome)
- Menopause (hot flushes, mood swings and associated syndromes)
Pregnancy
- Fertility treatments
- Morning sickness during pregnancy
- Unexplained pains
- Induction of labour