People seek acupuncture for many different reasons. At Acupuncture Works, care is individualised around your health history, goals, current treatment and response.
Where appropriate, care is coordinated with your GP, physiotherapist, midwife or specialist.
Pain & Injury
Assessment is tailored to the location, history and functional impact of your symptoms. ACC appointments are available for eligible injuries.
- Low back pain and sciatica
- Neck and shoulder pain, including rotator cuff problems and frozen shoulder
- Knee pain
- Carpal tunnel symptoms
- Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
- TMD and jaw pain
- Plantar heel pain and plantar fasciitis
Headache & Migraine
Assessment considers headache pattern, triggers, medication use and any need for medical review.
- Migraine and recurrent headache
- Tension-type headache
Women’s Health & Reproductive Care
Acupuncture may be helpful for menstrual irregularities, during fertility treatment, pregnancy or menopause. Care is coordinated with your GP, fertility team, midwife or specialist when appropriate.
- Period pain and menstrual symptoms
- Menopause-related symptoms
- Wellbeing support alongside IVF
- Pregnancy-related nausea, sleep concerns and stress, alongside maternity care
Digestive & Metabolic Health
Acupuncture, along with nutrition and lifestyle support, can be helpful for the treatment of:
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms
- Functional constipation
- Postoperative nausea
- Wellbeing support alongside diabetes care
Respiratory & Allergy Support
Acupuncture is often helpful for the treatment of:
- Allergic rhinitis and hay fever
- Asthma symptoms
- Wellbeing during recovery from respiratory illness
Cancer Treatment Support
Acupuncture is offered in support, alongside one’s overall oncology strategy, in the following ways.
- Chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting
- Pain and other symptom support during treatment
- Fatigue and sleep concerns
Neurological Care
While evidence and suitability vary by condition and person, acupuncture is increasingly relied on for adjunctive care for those suffering from: .
- Parkinson’s and Parkinsonian Syndromes
- Alzheimer’s
- Neuropathy
Mood, Stress & Sleep
Acupuncture offers well researched and regarded assistance for those suffering from:
- Anxiety, stress and burnout
- Insomnia and sleep concerns
- Fatigue and resilience
Important information
This page describes areas in which people may seek adjunctive acupuncture care. Inclusion does not mean that acupuncture is suitable or effective for every person or condition, and outcomes cannot be guaranteed.
The information is general and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Contact your GP, Healthline or emergency services for urgent or red-flag symptoms.
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