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What conditions are treated by acupuncture?

Acupuncture treats a variety of conditions, however, the most common thing I see by far is pain. Below is a list of injuries, orthopedic conditions and types of pain that I often see as well as all the other types of issues that regularly walk through the door. Don’t see what you are dealing with below and curious if I treat your specific needs? Feel free to send me an email at whitney@balanceptacu.com or text me at 970.930.1677. I’m happy to answer any questions you might have about how acupuncture can treat specific conditions and types of pain, or any questions you have about acupuncture in general.

Conditions I regularly see are:

Pain

  • Pain pretty much anywhere in the body: ankles, knee, hips, back, shoulders, neck, elbows, wrist, hands, fingers, jaw.

  • Sports injuries or orthopedic conditions (i.e. sacroiliac "SI” joint pain, disc injuries, hamstring strains, adductor strains, ankle sprains, tendonitis, spondylosis, IT Band Syndrome, meniscus tear, carpal tunnel, TFCC injuries, ACL/MCL/LCL injuries, plantar fasciitis, runner’s knee, Osgood-Schlatter’s Disease, shoulder impingement syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome, SLAP tears, rotator cuff tears, bicep tendinopathy, whiplash, degenerative joint disease, achilles tendinopathy, shin splints, tarsal tunnel syndrome, soleus strain, grastroc strains, etc)

  • Arthritis

  • TMJ

  • Pre- or post-surgical treatments (increases local blood flow to the area, releases adjacent muscle tension and moves inflammation to prep the body for surgery or aid in recovery; also scar treatments can help decrease pain post surgery)

  • Headaches (migraines, tension headaches)

Women’s Health

  • symptoms associated with fibroids, PCOS or endometriosis

  • menstrual cramps and PMS symptoms

  • symptoms of menopause

  • prepping the body for pregnancy or fertility issues

  • irregular periods

  • supporting IVF cycles

Misc

  • Gastrointestinal issues (i.e. IBS, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, abdominal pain)

  • Sleep issues, insomnia

  • Tightness or stiffness

  • Postural imbalances

  • The mother of all issues: STRESS