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Common Conditions that Benefit from Acupuncture and TCM

Because Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views the body as a whole system, it can be useful in treating almost any condition. According to TCM, pain and illness are the result of blockages in our meridian system. These blockages obstruct the natural flow of qi through our meridians, and can throw our body's entire organ system off-balance. Depending on which meridians and organs are affected, different symptoms and patterns can manifest. Acupuncture works to remove these obstructions, allowing our bodies to re-balance themselves and thus contributing to the overall healing process.

Below are some of the common conditions that can be effectively treated with acupuncture. If you have a specific health condition that is not listed below, please feel free to contact me to see if you may benefit from acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Chances are, you can!

General Health

Respiratory Health
·  allergies / hay fever
·  asthma
​·  bronchitis
·  common cold
·  cough

·  sinusitis

​Gastrointestinal Health
·  abdominal pain
·  acid reflux / indigestion
·  bloating
·  constipation / diarrhea
Mental / Emotional Health
·  addictive disorders
·  anxiety

·  depression
·  difficulty focusing
·  insomnia
·  ​irritability

·  PTSI / PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Injury/Disorder) 
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·  stress
​Circulatory Health
·  cold hands and feet / Raynaud's
·  dizziness
·  high blood pressure

​Other
·  fatigue
·  immune system deficiency
·  irregular sweating
·  sexual dysfunction
​·  skin conditions

Pain Management & Orthopedics

General Musculoskeletal Injuries
·  jaw pain / TMJ disorders

·  neck pain
·  low back pain
·  shoulder pain
·  knee pain
·  arthritis / joint pain
·  bursitis
·  tendinitis
·  disc problems
·  muscle cramps
·  muscle weakness
Repetitive Stress & Sports Injuries
·  sprains / strains

·  whiplash
·  thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS)
·  rotator cuff injuries
·  frozen shoulder
·  golfer's elbow / tennis elbow
·  carpal tunnel
·  sciatica / piriformis syndrome
·  shin splints
·  plantar fasciitis
·  achilles tendinitis
Neurological Conditions
·  headaches
·  migraines
·  bladder dysfunction
·  facial paralysis
·  stroke recovery
·  paresthesia
·  post-operative pain
·  fibromyalgia
·  trigeminal neuralgia

Women's Health

Menstrual Support
​·  amenorrhea (absence of menses)
·  dysmenorrhea (painful menses)
·  irregular cycle or menstruation
·  PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome / PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder)
·  endometriosis
· ​ post-menopausal bleeding
mom and baby
Pregnancy-related Support
·  fertility
·  support of assisted reproductive techniques (ART)
·  preparing the body for pregnancy
·  morning sickness
·  heartburn
·  fatigue
·  anemia
·  edema
·  insomnia
·  anxiety
·  depression
·  pregnancy-induced hypertension
·  urinary tract infections
​·  neck pain, low back pain / sciatica
·  SGA (small for gestational age)

·  breech baby
·  threatened miscarriage
Postnatal Support
·  post-partum fatigue
·  post-partum depression
·  insufficient lactation
·  mastitis
·  retained lochia
·  retained placenta
·  constipation
·  hemorrhoids
Other
·  menopausal symptoms
·  fibroids
·  ovarian cysts
·  prolapse

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