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)