What conditions does acupuncture treat?

You can think of meridians (distinct pathways on the body utilized in the practice of acupuncture) like a system roads and highways for the body. When the traffic is moving you have a smooth and steady flow of cars going each direction, but when there is a traffic jam the flow gets backed up creating stagnation. Stagnation in the body leads to all sorts of dysfunction and pain. The acupuncture needle is like the traffic cop in this scenario - helping to encourage the flow in the right direction to get things moving again in your body. We are just giving your body a message with the needle, it’s up to your body to move the cars (i.e. fix itself).

In our office, we specialize in treating pain, but acupuncture has been shown to work for all sorts of conditions. Here is a list of the top 10 most common “chief complaints” we see on a regular basis:

1. Low back pain

2. Neck pain

3. Sciatica

4. Headaches and migraines

5. Anxiety

6. Menopausal hot flashes/night sweats

7. Shoulder pain

8. Knee pain

9. TMJ

10. Fibromyalgia

We do NOT treat fertility related issues (including labor induction). Check out one of our trusted colleagues in town that we recommend that focus on fertility issues:

Spring Mountains Acupuncture Fertility and Wellness

True Health Acupuncture