Acupuncture  can be used to treat a variety of different ailments.  Below is a list of the most common complaints which, according to the World Health Organization, acupuncture may effectively treat. 

Some pain symptoms which acupuncture may effectively treat are:​

• Low back pain

• Arthritis, osteoarthritis

• Muscle sprains and strains

• Back pain

• Neck pain

• Shoulder pain

• Foot pain

Auto-immune System Diseases: 

• Recurrent infections

• Supportive treatment for cancer patients

• Support treatment for AIDS patients

Muscular and Nervous System Disorders:

• Migraine headaches

• Regular headaches

• Tension

• Fatigue

• Body pains

• Certain facial paralysis or nerve pain

• Inflammation of joints and nerve endings

• Frozen shoulder

• MS 

Respiratory Disorders:

• Uncomplicated cases of bronchial asthma in children and adults

• Allergies

• Bronchitis

• Sinusitis

Gastrointestinal Disorders:

• Digestive tract problems

• Colitis (inflammation of the colon)

• Constipation

• Diarrhea

• Heartburn

• Acid reflux

Gynecological Disorders:

• PMS

• Abdominal cramps

• Irritability

• Food cravings

• Menopause (Menopausal symptoms)

Emotional Disorders and Addictions:

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Stress

• Weight loss

• Insomnia

Fertility and Sexual Disfunction:

• Infertility issues in both men and women are commonly treated with acupuncture and herbal medicine. 

• Importance 

• Low libido (sexual drive)