What does Acupuncture treat?

Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine can treat a long list of ailments!  There are so many short and long term benefits of acupuncture that many patients seek out our clinic as their first line of treatment in all of their health concerns.  

Acupuncture improves blood circulation which can be the root of so many other issues.  It improves digestion, which will not only help you feel better but can also improve your skin!  The digestive system and skin are directly connected and they affect each other. Plus, skin is the largest organ, so it is very important to take care of it!  Immune function is also improved with acupuncture. Are you someone that gets sick easily or often? Acupuncture can build up the immune system so you can get sick less often or shorten the time of colds.  Do you suffer from seasonal allergies? Constantly have a runny nose or itchy eyes? Many patients don’t complain about allergies because they are used to taking a pill every day. Once they come in regularly, they see such changes in allergy symptoms they no longer need to take that zyrtec or claritin!   What a relief! Blood pressure is improved with acupuncture and this can be one of the best side effects of seeking regular treatments. Improved sleep quality is also a great benefit of acupuncture. Patients note that they sleep deeper, wake rested, remember their dreams or even stop having nightmares or restless sleep.  

If that wasn’t enough, acupuncture can decrease inflammation which can be the cause of chronic pain or other musculoskeletal issues.  Acupuncture relaxes and releases tight or shortened muscles as well as strengthening weak muscles. It stimulates the release of natural pain fighting endorphins, blocking the transmission of pain signals through the nervous system.  Headache frequency and severity can be lessened. Emotional issues can be better balanced or controled causing less anxiety and depression, as well as a reduction of overall stress and stress response.

What we see at Natural Point Acupuncture

• Digestive Issues
  • IBS and IBD
  • Indigestion, acid reflux, gastritis
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Constipation, diarrhea
  • Crohn’s, colitis
• Stress and emotional conditions
  • Stress
  • Fatigue
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Emotional problems
  • Sleep issues (falling or staying asleep)
  • Addiction, combat cravings
  • Smoking cessation
  • PTSD
• Respiratory problems
  • Allergies
  • Asthma
  • Common cold
  • Sinusitis
  • Bronchitis
  • Recurrent chest or ear infections
• Musculoskeletal disorders and injuries
  • Joint problems/swelling (rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, etc)
  • Neck pain
  • Back pain
  • Tendonitis
  • Carpal tunnel
  • Sciatica
  • Sprains or strains
• Women’s health issues
  • Menstrual pain
  • Irregular menstruation
  • PCOS
  • Hormone imbalance
  • Menopause (hot flashes, night sweats, dryness)
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Incontinence, urgency or frequent urination
• Fertility, pregnancy, postpartum
  • Infertility
  • Morning sickness
  • Lactation support
  • Pregnancy related issues (pain, insomnia, stress, etc)
  • Postpartum depression
• Neurological disorders
  • Headaches
  • Migraines
  • dizziness/vertigo
  • Fibromyalgia
    

Do you want to know more? According to the World Health Organization, acupuncture can treat a long list of ailments. Check out this article for some of the conditions that acupuncture has been shown to treat:   http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/mpacms/at/article.php?id=29001

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