What Does Acupuncture Treat?
Updated: Sep 18
The simple answer:
Pretty much everything!
The detailed answer:
Acupuncture treats you as a whole person rather than just treating your symptoms. We see symptoms as warning signs from your body that there is an underlying imbalance in the body’s systems. Some imbalances are deeply rooted and contribute to chronic or debilitating conditions. Others are more situational or short-term. Both can be treated safely and effectively by acupuncture.
We have written a handful of blog posts going into greater depth about how acupuncture can be used to support some of the most common complaints we see at the clinic - you can find them here.
Here is a list of some of the common complaints we see here at BAC:
Chronic and acute pain of all parts of the body, numbness or weakness, neuropathy, neuralgia, arthritic conditions, fibromyalgia, Bell's Palsy, sports injuries, post-surgical recovery, headaches, migraines, TMJ, traumatic brain injuries/concussions
Systemic: Chronic fatigue, auto-immune diseases, hormonal imbalances, adrenal fatigue, fibromyalgia, diabetes, cancer treatment support, dementia
Cardiovascular: hypertension, a-fib, arrhythmia, post-stroke recovery, anemia, cold extremities, edema
Digestion: irritable bowel, Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis, indigestion, acid reflux, constipation, diarrhea, hernias, ulcers, liver gallbladder and pancreatic disorders
Menstrual: PMS, painful periods, endometriosis, menopausal symptoms, fertility support, amenorrhea, heavy menstrual bleeding, irregular periods, morning sickness
Respiratory: chronic or acute cough, wheezing, frequent infections, allergies, colds, flu, hayfever, sinus problems, post-nasal drip, ear infections
Skin: eczema, psoriasis, itching, redness, acne, hard to heal sores
Emotional: anxiety, depression, insomnia, chronic tension and stress, and substance use disorder
Genito-urinary: chronic yeast infections, cystitis, urinary urgency, incontinence, erectile dysfunction, lack of libido, genital pain, dryness, kidney disease
If you don't see your concern listed here, chances are that we've seen it at the clinic before. If you have questions about how acupuncture may help to support you, feel free to reach out to us.
So now you have an idea of what conditions acupuncture can treat, you might be wondering how often you need to get acupuncture to see a change. Don't you fret, we've got you covered: A Rough Guide To Treatment Frequency
Oh and another thing, at Boise Acupuncture Co-op we treat all of these conditions in a community room full of comfy lazy-boy style recliners. If you are staring at your screen asking how we can treat your hip or back pain while you are sitting, we've already answered that too: Why BAC Goes The Distance
