For an extensive list of all diseases and disorders for which acupuncture is recommended please consult the list publishes by the World Health Organization (PDF Document).
Below you will find a list of conditions for which, according to my experience, TCM has a very positive effect:
Muscle and joint pain
- Neck, shoulder and back pain
- Temporomandibular disfunction (jaw pain, teeth grinding)
- Knee and elbow pain (e.g. tennis elbow)
Neurologic disorders
- Migraine
- Tinnitus
- Sciatic pain
- Trigeminus neuralgia
- Long term effects of viral diseases (fatigue, muscle pain, pain on the skin)
Digestive disorders
- Poor digestive function (flatulence, cramps, obstipation)
- Food intolerance
- Weight problems
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Gastritis
- Colitis
Menstrual problems
- Painful periods
- Irregular cycle
- Premenstrual syndrome
- Menopausal discomfort
Fertility and birth
- Complement to fertility treatments
- Natural preparation for pregnancy
- Pre-labor acupuncture
Physical and emotional taxation
- Stress related symptoms e.g.:
- Sleeping problems
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Concentration difficulty
- Low mood
- Heart palpitations
- Eating too much or too little
Respiratory diseases
- Recurring colds, low immunity
- Certain types of asthma
- Allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
