Healing at the Root with Acupuncture and Acupressure
Conditions That Can Be Effectively Treated with Acupuncture and Acupressure
Health issues such as headaches, back pain, neck and shoulder stiffness, and post-stroke recovery can be treated at the root with acupuncture and acupressure. Below is a list of similar conditions that respond well to these traditional therapies:
✅ Musculoskeletal and Pain-Related Conditions:
- Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spondylosis
- Sciatica
- Herniated disc
- Cervicobrachial syndrome (neck pain radiating to the arms)
- Knee pain, osteoarthritis of the knee
- Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
- Lower back pain due to poor posture or sedentary habits
- Chronic muscle pain (myofascial pain syndrome)
✅ Neurological and Circulatory Disorders:
- Vestibular disorders (dizziness, loss of balance)
- Insomnia, difficulty sleeping, shallow sleep
- Nervous exhaustion, chronic stress and anxiety
- Post-stroke rehabilitation (hemiplegia, muscle stiffness)
- Trigeminal neuralgia
- Intercostal neuralgia
- Numbness and tingling in the limbs, sensory disorders
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
✅ Digestive, Respiratory, and Internal Health Conditions (Supportive Treatment):
- Chronic colitis, digestive disorders
- Constipation, unexplained diarrhea
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Asthma, chronic bronchitis
- Hypertension (supporting regulation)
- Irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea
- Menopausal syndrome (hot flashes, insomnia, palpitations)
✅ Note:
- Acupuncture and acupressure do not fully replace medication or surgery for acute or severe cases, but they can support recovery, reduce pain, and enhance blood and energy circulation.
- The effectiveness of treatment depends on the specific condition, individual constitution, the practitioner’s expertise, and the patient’s commitment to consistent therapy.
