Medical Conditions Treated in Portland | Acupuncture Northwest
Acupuncture can effectively treat a wide array of acute and chronic diseases and health conditions, and provide preventative care. Below are examples of commonly treated medical conditions. See the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Consensus Statement on acupuncture for more information.
Stress
Anxiety, anger, insomnia, irritability
Digestive
Ulcers, colitis, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome
Respiratory
Allergies, asthma, sinusitis, bronchitis
Gynecological
PMS, painful or irregular menses, menopause
Cardiovascular
High blood pressure, hypertension, palpitations
Immune System
Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, MS, HIV/AIDS
Eye Problems
Eye strain, inflammations, impaired vision
Neurological
Neuralgia, stroke residuals, Parkinson’s disease
Pregnancy
Pre-and post-partum care, labor and delivery
Addiction
Nicotine, alcohol, prescription and other drugs
Muscular
Injuries, weakness, cramping, mobility
Infertility
Male and female
Emotional/Psychological
Depression, lack of energy, unhappiness