What Can Acupuncture Treat?

Chronic Low Back Pain - Pain relief, improved function—recommended by CDC, NICE
Knee Osteoarthritis - Reduces pain and stiffness; improves mobility
Neck Pain - Effective for chronic cervical pain and range of motion
Tension-Type Headache - Reduces frequency and intensity
Migraine - Reduces frequency, duration, and severity
Postoperative Pain - Reduces need for opioids
Chemotherapy Induced Nausea & Vomiting - Effective adjunctive treatment
Postoperative Nausea & Vomiting - Reduces incidence post-surgery
Allergic Rhinitis - Decreases nasal symptoms and antihistamine use
Primary Dysmenorrhea - Pain relief, cycle regularity
Infertility (Adjunct to IVF) - May improve implantation rates and reduce stress

Depression & Anxiety -Comparable to SSRIs in some RCTs; improves mood symptoms
Insomnia - Improves sleep quality and duration
IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) - May reduce abdominal pain, bloating
Menopausal Symptoms - Reduces hot flashes, mood swings
Fibromyalgia - Reduces pain and fatigue
Long COVID symptoms - Anecdotal and emerging research supports symptom relief
Addiction (Smoking, Opioids, Alcohol) - Supports withdrawal symptoms and cravings (especially auricular acupuncture)
Bell’s Palsy - May improve facial nerve recovery when used early