Mild to moderate chronic pain.
- Arthritis /rheumatic pain
- Low Back Pain , disc problems, trapped nerve etc.
- Hip pain.
- Knee pain.
- Foot/ankle pain/ fasciitis
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Neck pain
- Shoulder pain
- Tennis elbow
- Wrist pain
- Chest wall pain
Headaches
- Migraine , Tension Headaches , Neuralgia, facial pain. Much evidence has shown that acupuncture is effective in preventing headache.
Pregnancy and fertility.
- Several studies have shown acupuncture may help increase fertility . We have been using acupuncture both as a stand alone treatment , and in conjunction with fertility clinics for many years . It is a very interesting use of acupuncture.
- Nausea in pregnancy , hyperemesis.
- Back pain , pelvic pain in pregnancy ( where medication is not ideal).
- Turning breech babies (!) , bringing on delayed labour .
IBS , irritable bowel syndome.
Irritable bladder , some other bladder problems.
Flushes related to hormone or cancer treatment.
Sinus pain and congestion
Because acupuncture increases levels of endorphins (our natural relaxants ) , it can be helpfull for anxiety, stress, sleep problems. Some people come because they just get a natural boost from acupuncture eg post- viral fatigue etc.
Smoking cessation .
