Problems Treated with Acupuncture
The World Health Organization has said that acupuncture is suitable for treating the following:
Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders
Toothaches, pain after tooth extraction, earaches, sinus inflammation, nasal inflammation or dryness.
Respiratory Disorders
Uncomplicated bronchial asthma in children or adults.
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Digestive tract problems, hiccups, inflammation of the stomach, chronic duodenal ulcers, inflammation of the colon, constipation, diarrhea, dysentery caused by certain bacteria.
Gynecological Problems
Uncomfortable symptoms accompanying the menstrual cycle plague many women and disrupt their sense of well-being. Acupuncture can alleviate not only painful cramps but also the depression, fatigue, food cravings and irritability commonly known as PMS (premenstrual syndrome). Head and back pain associated with menstruation can be treated effectively as well as irregular menstruation.
Nervous System and Muscular Disorders
Headaches, migraines, certain facial paralysis or nerve pain, partial weakness after a stroke, inflammation of nerve endings, bed wetting, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, sciatica, low back pain and osteoarthritis.