The Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Association of Alaska

Conditions Treated

By addressing the underlying imbalances that eventually cause pain, illness or other symptoms, acupuncture improves ones health from the inside out. After treatment, many feel better in ways never expected - in addition to noticing improvement in the original condition.

While acupuncture is used to treat many conditions, enhance overall health, and improve immune functioning, it has also been endorsed by the World Health Organization as effective for treating the following:

Infections

Colds and Flu
Bronchitis
Hepatitis

Internal

Hypoglycemia
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Ulcers
Colitis
Indigestion
Hemorrhoids
Diarrhea
Constipation
Diabetes

Eyes-Ears-Nose-Throat

Deafness
Ringing in the Ears
Earaches
Poor Eyesight
Dizziness
Sinus Infection
Sore Throat
Hay Fever

Mental-Emotional

Anxiety
Depression
Stress
Insomnia

Dermatological

Eczema
Acne
Herpes

Musculo-skeletal &
Neurologic

Arthritis
Neuralgia
Sciatica
Back Pain
Bursitis
Tendonitis
Stiff Neck
Bell's Palsy
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Headache
Stroke
Cerebral Palsy
Polio
Sprains

Genito-Urinary &
Reproductive

Impotence
Infertility
Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Vaginitis
Irregular Period/Cramps
Morning Sickness

Acupuncture for pain control

Arthritis
Low Back Pain
Sciatica
Bursitis
Tendonitis
Neck/Shoulder Pain
Carpal Tunnel
Headaches
Muscle Strain

Pain Relief

Acupuncture relieves pain by stimulating the release of opiate-like substances called endorphins, the body's natural pain relievers. These endorphins are capable of modifying the body's response to pain. Also, circulation is increased into the area of pain. This circulation allows an anti-inflammatory reaction to take place, while speeding the healing process to eliminate the pain.

Enjoy life pain free.

See also, About Our Medicine and Find a Practitioner.