Acupuncture has been shown to be beneficial in treating certain types of bladder issues including overactive bladder and pelvic pain due to interstitial cystitis. Moxa therapy (see below) has been shown to reduce pain in patients and act as a complimentary treatment to a Western medical protocol.
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine are effective forms of treatment, in conjunction with talk therapy, for mild to moderate forms of anxiety and depression.
Acupuncture can treat seasonal or year-round allergies. By building the immune system, transforming phlegm, opening the sinuses, and regulating organ function, acupuncture and herbal medicine can be very helpful for congestion, shortness of breath, allergic asthma, watery eyes, stuffy nose, malaise and cough.
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can help with the healing of broken bones, especially in cases where the bone is taking longer than expected to heal.
Acupuncture can greatly help with pain reduction in many cases of facial pain, such as TMJ, trigeminal neuralgia and bruxism (teeth grinding).
Acupuncture can be beneficial for any type of tendonitis in the body. The pain associated with tennis elbow and golfers elbow can be greatly reduced with an acupuncture protocol.
