Course of Treatment

The number or frequency of treatments you may need will depend upon your specific condition, whether your condition is acute or chronic, and your overall state of health and vitality. A course of treatment may be as simple as two visits, or it may involve a series of ten or more visits.

The World Health Organization of the United Nations lists the following as some of the many conditions for which acupuncture is an appropriate treatment:

Infections
Colds
Flu
Bronchitis
Hepatitis

Eyes/Ears/Nose/Throat
Sinus Infections
Sore Throat
Hay Fever
Earaches
Dizziness
Deafness
Ringing in the Ears
Poor Eyesight

Neurological
Headache
Neuralgia
Sciatica
Bell's Palsy
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Cerebral Palsy
Stroke
Polio

Dermatological
Acne
Eczema
Herpes

Musculoskeletal
Arthritis
Back Pain
Bursitis
Tendonitis
Stiff Neck
Sprains

Internal
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Diabetes
Hypoglycemia
Colitis
Ulcers
Indigestion
Hemorrhoids
Diarrhea
Constipation

Reproductive System
Infertility
Impotence
Morning Sickness
Irregular Menses
Menstrual Cramps
Vaginitis
Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Emotional
Anxiety
Depression
Insomnia
Stress

Other common applications of Chinese Medicine:
Cardiovascular Health
Auto Injuries
Weight Loss
Chronic Fatigue
Relaxation
Addictions
Sports Injuries
Stress Management

The National Institute of Health states that acupuncture is useful in relieving nausea and various forms of chronic pain.