Conditions helped by acupuncture

The energetic nature of acupuncture means that it can be an effective complementary therapy when managing symptoms related to a range of different conditions. These include:

• Supporting Assisted Reproductive Therapy such as IVF.
• Conditions associated with pregnancy such as morning sickness, back-ache and breech presentation.
• Gynaecological conditions such as PMT, painful, heavy or irregular periods.
• Back pain, sciatica and sporting injuries such as frozen shoulder.
• Migraine relief.
• Emotional conditions such as stress and anxiety.
• Respiratory conditions such as hay fever and sinusitis.
• Digestive problems such as IBS
• Chronic fatigue including symptoms associated with M.E.
• Short term sleep disturbance.

For more information about current research, and conditions for which acupuncture can be an effective complementary therapy, see the British Acupuncture Council website www.acupuncture.org.uk for research fact sheets.