Condition Resources

Please note: There is not a list of conditions acupuncture can “treat”, below is an A-Z index to the Condition Resources Pages which provide links to evidence-based factsheets, enabling you to find and appraise the original research papers, based on the most commonly requested reasons for attending acupuncture. This will enable you to weigh up the the research, and aid in your decision about acupuncture as a possible complement to medical treatment.  (Some pages are still under construction – these are indicated when you reach them).
 
Important to know: Chronic health conditions should be addressed under direct medical supervision of your GP or consultant, and acupuncture would be an adjunct or complement to usual care – we advise letting your doctor know when you use this approach.

Your Own Condition or Symptoms

There is also a very helpful section of the British Acupuncture Council’s (BAcC) website regarding research and condition information.  The BAcC is an register of acupuncturists which is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA), with the PSA in turn being accountable to the UK Parliament.

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Whilst the scientific studies are of great interest to researchers and acupuncturists in terms of comparing protocols, for the patient not versed in research they are less accessible.  This is why when we are asked “can acupuncture work for my (condition or symptom)?” we are not able to give a simple yes or no response; we are able to tell you whether and to what extent within our the decades of experience in practise, what our level of experience and knowledge in that area has been, and the types of outcomes we have seen in similar cases.  For a chat about acupuncture and a realistic appraisal of what acupuncture may be able to provide in your individual case, we recommend booking a free telephone consultation with one of our acupuncturists.