Conditions Acupuncture Can Help Treat Acupuncture is recognized by the World Health Organization and the National Institutes of Health for the treatment of a wide range of conditions. Below is a summary of the most well-supported areas of care.
100+ Conditions
Recognized by WHO
2,500+ Years of
Clinical Practice
103 Countries
Where It Is Used
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Pain & Musculoskeletal
  • Low back pain
  • Neck & shoulder pain
  • Knee & hip pain
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Sciatica
  • Tennis elbow & sports injuries
  • Post-surgical pain
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Headache & Neurological
  • Migraines
  • Tension headaches
  • Trigeminal neuralgia
  • Facial pain & TMJ
  • Stroke rehabilitation
  • Bell's palsy
  • Peripheral neuropathy
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Mental Health & Sleep
  • Anxiety & stress
  • Depression (mild–moderate)
  • Insomnia & poor sleep quality
  • PTSD support
  • Burnout & adrenal fatigue
  • Emotional regulation
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Women's Health
  • Menstrual pain & irregularity
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Menopausal symptoms
  • Hot flashes & night sweats
  • Fertility support & IVF adjunct
  • Morning sickness
  • Breech presentation
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Respiratory & Immune
  • Allergic rhinitis & hay fever
  • Asthma (symptom support)
  • Sinusitis & congestion
  • Frequent colds & immune support
  • Smoking cessation
  • Post-COVID symptom support
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Digestive Health
  • IBS — pain, bloating, bowel changes
  • Nausea & vomiting
  • Acid reflux & GERD
  • Constipation & diarrhea
  • Functional dyspepsia
  • Post-operative nausea
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Energy & Metabolism
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Thyroid support
  • Blood sugar regulation support
  • Weight management support
  • Metabolic syndrome support
  • General wellness & prevention
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Cancer Care Support
  • Chemotherapy-induced nausea
  • Cancer-related fatigue
  • Pain management adjunct
  • Hot flashes (breast cancer)
  • Anxiety during treatment
  • Immune support during therapy
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Skin & Cosmetic
  • Facial acupuncture & rejuvenation
  • Acne (hormonal & inflammatory)
  • Rosacea support
  • Eczema & psoriasis support
  • Shingles & post-herpetic neuralgia

Acupuncture is a complementary therapy and works best alongside — not as a replacement for — conventional medical care. Sources: World Health Organization (WHO, 2003), NCCIH, Acupuncture Evidence Project (McDonald & Janz, 2017).