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What Can Acupuncture Treat?

Acupuncture works by activating the body's own healing powers, so it can be beneficial for many health conditions. The World Health Organization (WHO) has documented many symptoms, diseases, and conditions that have been shown in controlled clinical trials to be effectively treated with acupuncture. Below are some common conditions I can treat, but please feel free to call me about your specific health condition.

Pain

  • Sports injuries
  • Muscle pain
  • Back, neck and shoulder pain
  • Leg, ankle and foot pain
  • Arm, wrist and hand pain
  • Knee pain
  • Hip pain
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Repetitive strain injuries
  • Jaw pain (TMJ)
  • Dental pain
  • Sciatica
  • Arthritis
  • Tendonitis
  • Myofascial pain syndrome
  • Headaches and migraines
  • Postoperative pain
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia

Respiratory Complaints

  • Sinusitis
  • Allergies
  • Cold or flu symptoms

Digestive Issues & Nausea

  • Heartburn, Acid Reflux
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Chronic indigestion
  • Chronic loose stools or constipation
  • Peptic ulcer
  • Acute and chronic gastritis
  • Morning sickness
  • Nausea and vomiting

Mental and Emotional Wellbeing

  • Stress
  • Anxiety
  • Insomnia
  • Depression

Reproductive/Gyn Issues

  • Infertility
  • Increased efficacy of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
  • PMS, Menstrual, pre and post menopause issues

Cancer Support

  • Symptoms from Surgery, Radiation and Chemo Treatment
  • Nausea, pain, hot flashes, scar tissue, neuropathy, fatigue, stress, xerostomia, GI complications, vertigo, shortness of breath, loss of appetite, low blood count, sexual dysfunction, hepatic dysfunctionm anxiety and depression.

 

Dr Regina Touhey Serkin

Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

    NY & MA LAc, MSTOM,              NCCAOM diplomat           

1679 Swamp Rd, Richmond, MA 01254

rtserk@gmail.com

413-329-3251