Conditions

The British Acupuncture Council has produced a series of research Factsheets which provide the latest accurate and unbiased information for a variety of conditions available for download. They provide summaries of research and how acupuncture may be beneficial.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has produced a list of diseases and disorders that can be treated with acupuncture and detailed reviews of clinical Acupuncture trial reports. Full details can be found on its website.

Below is list of conditions for which acupuncture has been used for and is used for by patients seeking treatment:

Adverse reactions to radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy
Allergic rhinitis including hay fever
Asthma
Back pain/pain of any kind
Chronic fatigue syndromes
Depression
Digestive problems including irritable bowel syndrome, acid reflux, etc
Facial pain
Fertility issues
Headaches
High/low blood pressure
Induction of labour
Insomnia
Menopausal symptoms
Menstrual irregularities including absent periods, heavy bleeding, irregular bleeding, etc
Men’s health including impotence, low libido, etc
Muscular skeletal issues including knee pains, sciatica, etc
Neurological conditions
Pain relief and management
Pregnancy related issues
Sciatica
Skin conditions including acne, eczema, etc
Stress and anxiety
Thyroid issues
Weight issues