World Health Org/NIH
The World Health Organization (WHO) and The National Institutes for Health (NIH) both acknowledge acupuncture’s efficacy in treating more than 40 common clinical conditions.
In fact, our clinic has successfully treated more conditions than those listed by the NIH and WHO. Future research is needed to add more conditions to these organizations’ lists of what Acupuncture is known to treat.
To see the full PDF report, please visit: https://www.acupuncture.org.uk/public-content/public-traditional-acupuncture/4026-who-list-of-conditions.html
If you do not see your condition listed below, please contact us to learn if we might be able to help: info@pmbhealth.com
Approved Conditions for Use of Acupuncture:
Gynecological Health:
Infertility
PMS
Menopause-related symptoms
Musculoskeletal Health:
Back pain
Neck pain
Arthritis
Sciatica
Tennis Elbow
Muscle weakness & pain
Muscle cramps
Postoperative pain
Emotional Health:
Anxiety
Depression
Stress reduction
Insomnia
Nervousness
Neurosis
Digestive Health:
Abdominal discomfort/pain
Indigestion
GERD/Hyperacidity
Constipation
Diarrhea
Neurological Health:
Headaches
Migraines
Post-operative pain
Neurogenic conditions
Stroke rehabilitation
Bladder dysfunction
Parkinson’s disease
EENT Health:
Cataracts
Vision impairment
Tinnitus
Gingivitis
Tooth pain
Respiratory Health:
Sinusitis
Asthma
Common Cold (Rhinopharyngitis)
Bronchitis
Tonsillitis
Smoking Cessation
Miscellaneous Health Conditions:
Chronic Fatigue
Immune System deficiency
Athlete performance enhancement
Blood pressure regulation
Stress reduction
Other conditions commonly treated at our clinic not listed above:
Acne
Allergic Rhinitis (Seasonal & Perennial Allergies)
Assisted Conception in ART such as In-vitro fertilization (IVF)
ADHD
Bruxism (teeth grinding)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cancer-related Fatigue & Pain
Chemotherapy & radiation adverse reactions (such as nausea)
Cough: Chronic & Acute
Dizziness
Eczema
Endometriosis
Facial Pain
Fibroids
Fibromyalgia
Gastritis: Acute & Chronic
Hives (Uticaria)
Hot Flashes
Irregular Menses
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS/IBD)
Itching
Knee pain
Menstrual Issues: Dysmenorrhea, Amenorrhea, Menorrhagia
Morning Sickness
Nausea & Vomiting
Osteoarthritis
Plantar Heel Pain/Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Partum Depression
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Repetitive Motion Injuries
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shortness of Breath
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder peri-arthritis
Sprains
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJ & TMD)
Tendonitis
Wrist Pain
Xerostomia (dry mouth, often a side-effect to radiation/med use)
If you do not see your condition listed above, please contact us to learn if we might be able to help: info@pmbhealth.com
Additional Acupuncture Research resources:
http://www.nccaom.org/acupuncture-and-oriental-medicine-news-and-resource-center/
