Extensive practice and research has shown that traditional Chinese medicine, including acupuncture, is effective in helping people with many specific symptoms or conditions. The following is a partial list of conditions that respond well to traditional Chinese medicine:

Neurological Disorders
Headaches, migraines, sleeping disorders, nervous tension, some forms of deafness, ringing in the ears, dizziness, trigeminal neuralgia, paralysis.

Musculo-Skeletal Conditions
Arthritis, sciatica, back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, whiplash, tennis elbow, frozen shoulder, muscle ache, TMJ, bursitis, joint pain, tendonitis, osteoarthritis, sports injuries, sprains, muscle cramps and spasms, bruises.

Gastrointestinal Disorders
Indigestion, constipation, obesity, weight control, hemorrhoids, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, gastritis, ulcers, hyperacidity, lack of appetite, over-eating, heartburn, gastric and duodenal ulcers, dysentery, abdominal pain, acid reflux.

Female Urogenital and Reproductive Disorders
Premenstrual tension, painful, heavy, irregular periods, abnormal uterine bleeding or discharge, hormonal disturbances, disorders associated with menopause, difficulty with conception, urinary tract infection, vaginitis.

Eye Conditions
Red, sore, itchy, dry, watery or light-sensitive eyes.

Stress Symptoms
Sleeping disorders, teeth grinding, impotence, mood swings, obsessive thinking, fiery temper, mild depression, anxiety attacks.

Dermatological Conditions
Acne, poison ivy reactions, hair loss, herpes, eczema, dermatitis.

Cardiovascular Disorders
High and low blood pressure, fluid retention, anemia, dizziness.

Respiratory Disorders
Asthma, acute and chronic bronchitis, sinusitis, recurrent colds, hay fever, chronic cough, laryngitis, sore throat, influenza and common cold, congested throat, hoarseness, allergies.

Circulatory Disorders
Cold hands and feet, feeling cold all over, aversion to cold and wind, numbness and tingling of limbs, poor circulation.

Male Urogenital and Reproductive Disorders
Prostate problem, low sexual energy, sexual dysfunction (impotence), urinary tract infection.

Psychological Symptoms
Depression, anxiety, stress, nervousness.

Miscellaneous
Chronic pain, fatigue, hemorrhoids, lack of energy.
Traditional Chinese medicine does more than simply relieve symptoms. Its aim is to treat the whole patient and restore the balance between the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of the individual.

Acupuncture is a safe treatment for all. It has proved very effective in pregnancy management and for the relief of pain in childbirth. It is also helpful for people trying to overcome addictions such as those related to smoking, alcohol, food or drugs.