Acupuncture Treatments - Conditions Treated With Acupuncture

The links below contain in-depth information pertaining to a range of conditions treated with acupuncture. For each condition listed you will find a description of the etiology and pathology of that condition along with point prescriptions an acupuncturist might use to treat that condition.

Note The list of conditions below is not a comprehensive list. Acupuncture is used clinically to treat a very wide range of conditions from Shoulder Pain to Cancer and our information here is only limited by the time it takes to prepare and distribute this information. Furthermore, there are many styles of acupuncture and techniques within each style so the information presented here is one of many possible viewpoints.

If you have not had an acupuncture treatment and are looking for more general information, you may want to read our acupuncture basics page as well as our first acupuncture treatment information. If you are looking for more general western medical information regarding a particular issue, see our health information section.

Acupuncture Treatment Protocols, Etiology and Pathology

Disorders of the Cardiovascular System
Hypertension

Disorders of the Ear
General Inflammations a/or Discharges
Meniere's disease
Otitis Media
Tinnitus

Disorders of the Endocrine System
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Diabetes

Disorders of the Eye
General TCM Eye Issues Theory
Glaucoma
Optic Nerve Atrophy

Disorders of the Gastrointestinal & Hepato-biliary System
General TCM Gastrointestinal Issues Theory
Epigastric Pain
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Diarrhea
Hypochondriac Pain
Gall Stones

Gynecological Issues
General TCM Gynecological Issues Theory
Irregular Menstruation
Amenorrhea
Dysmenorrhea
PMS
Menopausal Syndrome
Leukorrhea
Uterine Bleeding
Female Infertility
Morning Sickness
Malposition of the Fetus

Disorders of the Head and Face
Bell's Palsy
Headache
TMJ
Trigeminal Neuralgia

Disorders of the Muscular-Skeletal System
Bi-Syndromes (Arthritis)
Low Back Pain
Neck Pain

Neurological Issues
Dizziness - Vertigo
Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
Multiple Sclerosis
Stroke (Cerebral Vascular Accident, CVA)

Psychological Issues
Anxiety
Depression
Insomnia
Stronger Psychiatric Disorders

Disorders of the Respiratory System
Allergic Rhinitis
Asthma
Common Cold
Cough
Sinusitis
LU Point Reference for Repiratory Disorders

Disorders of the Uro-Genital System
Urinary Issues (Lin Disease)