Acupuncture: What Acupuncture Treats

A new patient's first question is often, "What does acupuncture treat?" or "What can acupuncture help?" It is like asking "What does a proper diet treat?" or "What does movement treat?" The answer to all of these is really everything. Acupuncture maximizes your health.

Acupuncture balances the body and stimulates it to heal itself on a profound level. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the body is an energetic system first. The vital energy that runs through this system is called "qi" and the paths in which it flows are called "meridians." The substance of the body and all of its functions are dependent upon this flow of qi. When there is a blockage in the flow of qi, disease develops.

Besides our specialties, Cinnabar acupuncturists have experience with various health concerns such as headaches (migraine, sinus, tention), weight loss, addiction (food, cigarettes, alcohol, drug), and more.

Cinnabar acupuncturists routinely provide supportive treatment for serious illness such as patients undergoing chemotherapy, autoimmune disease, and degenerative disease.

World Health Organization (WHO) and National Health Instute (NIH) List of What Acupuncture Treats

• Chronic and Acute Pain - Injuries, headaches, neck and back pain, tendonitis, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia
• Neurological Disorders - Post-strok recover, Bell's Palsy & Trigeminal Neuralgia, movement disorders
• Upper Respiratory Disorders - Asthma, allergies, bronchitis, sinusitis, sore throat, laryngitis, colds and flu.
• Digestive Disorders - Irritable bowel, colitis, constipation, diarrhea, gastritis, heartburn, food allergies, ulcers
• Urinary and Reproductive Disorders - Cystitis, menstrual cramps, irregular or heavy periods, infertility, menopausal symptoms.
• Immune Function - Recurrent infections, supportive treatment fo cancer and AIDS patients.
• Addictions - Addictions to nicotine, alcohol and drugs.
• Eye and Ear Disorders - Tinnitus, Meniere's disease.
• Depression, Anxiety & Insomnia