Conditions Treated
Chronic Low Back Pain
Acupuncture has been shown to reduce pain intensity and improve mobility in patients with chronic low back pain.
Study: “Acupuncture for chronic nonspecific low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis”
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3618120/
Knee Osteoarthritis
Acupuncture significantly reduces pain and improves physical function in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Study: “Acupuncture for patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized trial”
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2796650/
Neck Pain
Acupuncture offers relief from both acute and chronic neck pain and improves range of motion.
Study: “Acupuncture treatment for chronic neck pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis”
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6561318/
Sciatica
Acupuncture reduces pain severity and improves function in patients with sciatica.
Study: “Effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of sciatica: a systematic review and meta-analysis”
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5799463/
Shoulder Pain / Frozen Shoulder
Acupuncture and herbal medicine are effective in reducing pain and improving range of motion for adhesive capsulitis and general shoulder pain.
Study: “Efficacy of acupuncture for the treatment of shoulder pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis”
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5828395/
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Trigger point acupuncture helps alleviate muscle pain and stiffness associated with myofascial pain.
Study: “Acupuncture for the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials”
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6034433/
Sports Injuries and Muscle Recovery
Acupuncture is used for reducing inflammation, speeding recovery, and improving circulation in athletic injuries.
Study: “Effects of acupuncture on muscle soreness and flexibility in male athletes: a randomized controlled trial”
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6350026/
Chronic Pain
Acupuncture is effective for chronic musculoskeletal pain, osteoarthritis, and chronic headaches.
Study: “Acupuncture for Chronic Pain: Individual Patient Data Meta-analysis”
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3658605/
Depression
Acupuncture can significantly reduce symptoms of depression, especially when used alongside conventional treatments.
Study: “Acupuncture for Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6722678/
Anxiety
Acupuncture has been shown to reduce anxiety symptoms in generalized anxiety disorder.
Study: “Efficacy of Acupuncture for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Meta-Analysis”
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7847562/
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Study: “Efficacy of Acupuncture in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis”
Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32499125/
Female Infertility and IVF Support
Acupuncture improves pregnancy outcomes and emotional health during infertility treatment.
Study: “Acupuncture Improves Emotional Problems and IVF Success in Infertile Women”
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8158119/
Menstrual and Menopausal Symptoms
Acupuncture and herbal medicine are effective for irregular menstruation, PMS, and menopausal symptoms like hot flashes.
Study: “Acupuncture for the Treatment of Hot Flashes in Menopausal Women”
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3673984/
Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis
Acupuncture improves asthma control and reduces symptoms of allergic rhinitis.
Study (Asthma): “The Efficacy of Acupuncture for the Treatment of Asthma: A Systematic Review”
Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37257728/
Study (Rhinitis): “Acupuncture for the Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis: A Systematic Review”
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5726807/
Insomnia
Acupuncture improves sleep quality and reduces insomnia severity.
Study: “Efficacy of Acupuncture for Primary Insomnia: A Systematic Review”
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4993980/
Chemotherapy Side Effects (Nausea, Fatigue, Neuropathy)
Acupuncture is effective in managing side effects related to cancer treatments.
Study: “Acupuncture for Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting in Cancer Patients”
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5492174/
Substance Use and Recovery Support
Acupuncture (e.g., NADA protocol) has shown benefits for withdrawal symptom relief and craving reduction.
Study: “Auricular Acupuncture for Substance Use Disorders: A Systematic Review”
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3894294/
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Herbal formulas and acupuncture can contribute to blood pressure regulation.
Study: “Efficacy of Acupuncture for Essential Hypertension”
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7084003/
Functional Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
Acupuncture can help relieve symptoms like bloating, nausea, and early satiety.
Study: “Acupuncture for Functional Dyspepsia: A Meta-analysis”
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5455806/
Postoperative Pain
Reduces pain and speeds recovery after surgical procedures.
Study: “Electroacupuncture for Post-Cesarean Pain Relief: A Randomized Controlled Trial”
Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35226080/
..and much much More!