People use acupuncture for many reasons: To decrease pain and inflammation, improve sleep, support the immune system, help with migraines, reduce swelling,  regulate hormones, cut recovery time from surgery or an accident, calm anxiety and lift depression, restore mobility, improve digestion, and create a deep feeling of rest. Acupuncture is particularly helpful for people with chronic diseases, meaning conditions that can be managed but not cured. Because these folks often need to take many medications with multiple side effects, acupuncture can greatly improve their quality of life by helping with mood, energy and sleep – without creating any more side effects.

 

Acupuncture has proven effective in treating: