What can acupuncture treat?

Although acupuncture is often described as a means of pain relief, it is in fact used to treat people with a wide range of illnesses. KMS Acupuncture focuses on understanding and treating the root causes of disease as well as alleviating the specific symptoms a patient presents with. This can lead to a more permanent resolution of your problem.

Since acupuncture is aimed at treating the whole person, patients often report improvements in general well-being such as digestion, sleep patterns, stress and energy levels as a result of treatment.

Since the 1970s, the World Health Organisation has recognised the ability of acupuncture to treat many common conditions.

Listed below are examples of specific conditions that can be treated with acupuncture. Its uses are much broader than can be explained here, however. If you’d like to discuss a condition not included on the list, please feel free to contact Diane.

• Headaches and migraines
• Stress-related conditions including anxiety and insomnia
• Unexplained fatigue and low immunity including Long Covid
• Digestive disorders including pain, irregular bowels and nausea, IBS
• Breathing difficulties including cough, asthma, hay fever and sinusitis
• Menstrual disorders including pain management, abnormal menstrual bleeding, premenstrual syndrome (PMS) & menopausal symptoms
• Fertility issues including IVF support
• Musculoskeletal conditions including back pain, frozen shoulder, hip and knee problems, sciatica, sports injuries and arthritis
• Pregnancy management including pre and post-birth care, morning sickness, back pain and heartburn
• Chemotherapy support
• Stopping smoking support

If you wish to review the evidence for the effectiveness of acupuncture treatment for various conditions, please go to British Acupuncture Council website http://www.acupuncture.org.uk