Conditions and disorders

Below list of disorders  have been found to  respond well to acupuncture

Below list of disorders have been recognised by the WHO (World Health Organization) in December 1979,  as having been successfully treated by acupuncture

Neurological conditions

difficulty sleeping, nervous tension,some forms of deafness, noises in the ears, and dizziness

headaches, migraines, stroke, facial and inter-costal neuralgia, trigeminal neuralgia, some forms of paralysis, sequelae of poliomyelitis, peripheral neuropathy, and Meniere's disease

Cardiovascular disorders

low blood pressure, fluid retention, chest pain, angina pectoris, poor circulation, cold hands and feet, and muscle cramps.

Respiratory conditions

hay fever, chronic cough, laryngitis, and influenza

acute and chronic bronchial asthma,bronchitis, acute tonsillitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, sore throat, and the common cold

Digestive system disorders

mouth ulcers, gastric ulcers, heartburn, hiatus hernia syndrome, flatulence,haemorrhoids, liver and gall bladder disorders, and weight control

toothache, post-extraction pain, gingivitis, hiccough, spasms of the oesophagus, and duodenal ulcers, gastric hyperacidity, gastritis, paralytic ileus, colitis, diarrhoea, and constipation

Urogenital disorders

cystitis, prostatitis, orchitis, low sexual vitality, urinary retention, and kidney disorders

nocturnal enuresis, and neurogenic bladder dysfunction

Gynaecological and obstetric disorders

remenstrual tension, painful, heavy or irregular, or the absence of periods, abnormal uterine bleeding or discharge, hormonal disturbances, disorders associated with menopause, prolapse of the uterus or bladder, difficulty with conception, and morning sickness

Skin conditions

eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, nerve rash, herpes zoster, acne, scar tissue and resultant adhesions,

hair loss, and dandruff

Eye conditions

visual disorders, red, sore, itchy or watery eyes

conjunctivitis, simple cataracts, myopia in children, and central retinitis

Musculoskeletal disorders

lumbago, weak back,rheumatoid arthritis, gout, tenosynovitis, shoulder and neck pain

osteoarthritis, sciatica,  low back pain, cervicobrachial syndrome, 'frozen shoulder', and tennis elbow

Sporting injuries

sprained ankles and knees, cartilage problems, corking and tearing of muscles, torn ligaments and bruises

Psychological conditions

depression, phobias, emotional disturbances, anxiety, nervousness and addictions such as smoking