Conditions Treated

In Chinese medicine, no symptom is considered to be unimportant or foolish. You may be consulting for an inconvenient symptom without suffering from an illness that requires complex medical treatment. On the other hand, acupuncture can give back quality of life for certain chronic and greatly handicapping conditions amongst which some autoimmune diseases for which occidental medicine has reached its limits. In such cases, one should think “complementarity”.

As a front-line health worker, having received basic training in occidental pathology, I consider my duty to refer you to an emergency room or to a doctor if a problem requires more thorough investigation.

While Being a grneral practionner of acupuncture, I have a particular interest in:

Here is a non-exhaustive list of conditions which can be treated with acupuncture.

If you can’t find your symptoms on these lists or if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call me at 514-947-6565.

For a complete list: www.acupuncture-quebec.com

Conditions Treated

CONDITIONS TREATED

  • Fatigue, tiredness, burn-out
  • Stress
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Loss of memory and concentration
  • Migraines
  • Insomnia
  • Excessive sweating
  • Immune system weakness

Hormonal imbalance

  • Menopause
  • Mild hypoglycemia

Musculoskeletal disorders and pain

  • Arthritis, osteoarthritis
  • Tendonitis
  • Bursitis / capsulitis
  • Back ache
  • Sciatica
  • Carpal tunnel
  • Heel spurs, plantar fasciitis
  • Neuralgia
  • Neck pain, stiff neck
  • Knee pain
  • Sports injuries
  • Muscle aches
  • Sprains
  • Drop
  • Fibromyalgia

Urinary system

  • Recurrent urinary tract infections
  • Frequent urination
  • Incontinence
  • Difficulty urinating
  • Nycturia (getting up at night to urinate)

Circulatory system

  • Hemorrhoids
  • Swelling
  • Edema
  • Cold hands and feet
  • Heavy legs
  • Chilliness
  • Numbness
  • Palpitation
  • Hypotension and hypertension (mild to moderate)

Auditory system

  • Ear infections
  • Meniere’s Syndrome
  • Dizziness
  • Tinnitus (particularly sudden onset)

Addictions

  • Tobacco
  • Alcohol
  • Drug
  • Food addictions

Side effects

  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Chemotherapy

Pregnancy

  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Miscarriages
  • Headaches, migraines
  • Edema, swelling
  • Fatigue, insomnia
  • Stress, chest tightness
  • Carpal tunnel
  • Constipation, diarrhea
  • Light bleeding
  • Muscle cramps
  • Musculoskeletal Pain
  • Varicose veins, hemorrhoids
  • Hypertension, eclampsia prevention
  • Breech presentation
  • Pre-term labor threat
  • Prepare for childbirth
  • Help for induction

Reproductive system

  • Fertility
  • Monitoring of pregnancy
  • Menstrual pain
  • Irregular cycle
  • Absence of menstruation
  • “Spotting”
  • Libido
  • PMS
  • Vaginitis
  • Fibroids
  • Cysts
  • Endometriosis

Respiratory system

  • Asthma
  • Allergies
  • Cough
  • Cold
  • Sinusitis
  • Bronchitis
  • Laryngitis
  • Allergic rhinitis
  • Breathlessness
  • Nosebleeds

Digestive system

  • Lack of appetite
  • Slow digestion
  • Bloating
  • Gastric reflux
  • Heartburn
  • Ulcers
  • Nausea / Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Crohn’s disease
  • Colitis
  • Mild hypoglycemia
  • Liver problems
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Appetite control

Neurologic

  • Bell’s palsy
  • Spasms
  • Some paralysis
  • Tremors

Skin Problems

  • Acne
  • Urticaria
  • Shingles
  • Eczema

Psoriasis