Acupuncture is recognized as safe and beneficial for many conditions and is a good option for anyone who wants to complement their regular care plan with another treatment method. Acupuncture can help improve your overall well-being, reduce pain and inflammation, and calm the nervous system.
According to the World Health Organization, acupuncture is effective for treating 28 conditions, such as:
Low back pain
Neck pain
Sciatica
Tennis elbow
Knee pain
Sprains
Facial pain
Headache
Dental pain
Rheumatoid arthritis
Morning sickness
Nausea and vomiting
Adverse reactions to radiation or chemotherapy
Depression
National Institutes of Health (NIH) studies have shown that acupuncture is an effective treatment alone or in combination with conventional therapies to treat the following:
Nausea caused by surgical anesthesia and cancer chemotherapy
Dental pain after surgery
Addiction
Headaches
Menstrual cramps
Tennis elbow
Fibromyalgia
Myofascial pain
Osteoarthritis
Low back pain
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Asthma
It may also help with stroke rehabilitation.
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