National Institutes of Health (NIH) studies have shown that acupuncture is an effective treatment alone or in combination with conventional therapies to treat the following:
- Nausea caused by surgical anesthesia and cancer chemotherapy
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Dental pain after surgery
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Addiction
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Headaches
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Menstrual cramps
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Tennis elbow
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Myofascial pain
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Osteoarthritis
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Low back pain
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
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Asthma
It may also help with stroke rehabilitation.