Conditions acupuncture can treat

Acupuncture is used to improve general health and to prevent future diseases from developing. The World Health Organisation has conducted controlled trials on acupuncture treatments, which have proved that many conditions can be very successfully treated by this method. Acupuncture is particularly effective with the following conditions:

• Arthritis   • Menstrual problems • Childbirth Labour Induction   • Morning sickness • Depression   • Peptic ulcer • Digestive problems   • Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) • Hay fever   • Sciatica • Headaches   • After effects of stroke • High blood pressure   • Adverse reactions to chemotherapy • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)     or radiotherapy • Low back, knee and neck pain   • Tennis elbow

Acupuncture is also well recognised as helpful in the following conditions:

• Allergies   • Menopausal Symptoms • Anxiety   • Menstrual Cramps • Asthma   • Migraines • Bell’s Palsy   • Palpitations • Chronic Fatigue/ME   • Panic Attacks • Constipation   • Parkinson’s Disease symptoms • Cystitis   • Post Natal Conditions • Diarrhoea   • Pregnancy support • Dizziness   • Premenstrual Symptoms (PMS) • Drug, alcohol & tobacco addictions   • Rheumatism • Ear, nose & throat disorders   • Skin conditions • Fibromyalgia   • Sleep Problems • Frozen Shoulder   • Sports Injuries • Infertility   • Stress • Insomnia

This is not a comprehensive list. If you have a condition not listed here you may still benefit from treatment. Please contact Yvonne.

More information about the conditions acupuncture can be effective in treating and current research is available from:
The British Acupuncture Council – Research Documents
World Health Organisation – the World Health Organisation controlled trials have shown that these conditions can be successfully treated with acupuncture.

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