Acupuncture can be effective for a wide range of conditions.
The British Acupuncture Council produces fact sheets that outline the evidence for acupuncture’s effectiveness in the treatment in many conditions, including:
Musculo-skeletal:
Back pain• Sciatica Bell’s palsy • post-stroke muscular stiffness or paralysis • Frozen Shoulder/Shoulder Pain • Tennis Elbow • RSI, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome • Arthritic Pain • Fibromyalgia • Foot and Ankle Problems • Knee and Hip pain
Respiratory:
Frequent common colds & flu • Asthma, Bronchitis • Hay Fever • Sinusitis • Allergies
General Well-being:
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome • Migraine/Headaches • Vertigo/Balance Problems • Tinnitus
Mental/emotional:
Anxiety • Stress • Insomnia • Low moods, depression • panic attacks
Gynaecological:
Pre-Menstrual Syndrome Infertility • Preparation for IVF or IUI • Menopausal symptoms (e.g. insomnia, night sweats, hot flushes and mood swings)
Pregnancy support:
Morning sickness • Lower back pain • sciatica, insomnia • tiredness • breech conditions • induction
Postnatal support:
Faster recovery to health, especially after traumatic birth experience • postnatal depression
Skin conditions:
Eczema • Psoriasis • Acne • Dry skin
Circulation problems:
Pins & Needles • Cold hands & feet
Digestive problems:
Constipation • Colic • Crohn’s Disease • Indigestion • Bowel Problems • IBS • Haemorrhoids
Cancer treatment support:
Radio/chemotherapy side effects support
If you have questions about a specific complaint then feel free to contact Juliet. She will be happy to answer them for you.
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