What Can Acupuncture Treat?
Acupuncture works by activating the body's own healing powers, so it can be beneficial for many health conditions. Here are links to organizations that have compiled a list of conditions that acupuncture has been shown to be effective.
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- Evidence Based Acupuncture Research Group
- National Center for Complimentary and Integrative Health (NIH)
- National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
Below are some common conditions acupuncture can help treat, but please feel free to contact us about your specific health condition if you don't see it listed.
Pain
- Sports injuries
- Muscle pain
- Back, neck and shoulder pain
- Leg, ankle and foot pain
- Arm, wrist and hand pain
- Knee pain
- Hip pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Tennis Elbow
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Jaw pain (TMJ)
- Dental pain
- Sciatica
- Arthritis
- Tendonitis
- Myofascial pain syndrome
- Headaches and migraines
- Postoperative pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Peripheral neuropathy - diabetic, chemo induced and idiopathic
Digestive Issues & Nausea
- Heartburn, Acid Reflux
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Chronic indigestion
- Chronic loose stools or constipation
- Peptic ulcer
- Acute and chronic gastritis
- Nausea and vomiting
Mental and Emotional Well-being
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Depression
- Stress management
- General wellness
- Stop smoking
Respiratory Complaints
- Sinusitis
- Allergies
- Asthma
Fertility Support & Women's Health
- Infertility support
- Increased efficacy of IUI or IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)
- PMS symptoms
- Menstrual cramps
- Irregular cycle
- PCOS
- Morning sickness
- Post-partum depression
- Menopause symptoms such as hot flashes
- More info here
Oncology Support
- Reduce side effects from chemo and radiation treatments such as fatigue, low blood counts, nausea and vomiting, peripheral neuropathy and more.
Cosmetic Acupuncture
Reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone and look your best with our exclusive 3-step Cosmetic Acupuncture process. More info here.
- Motor point facial acupuncture
- Celluma LED red light therapy
- Facial cupping to move lymph
Microneedling
- Increases the production of new collagen and elastin.
- Improves skin tone and texture over a series of treatments.
- Increases the skins ability to utilize nutrients by up to 1,000%.
- Recommendation is every 4 weeks until results are achieved.
- More info here
Dr. Mike Tocco, DACM, Licensed Acupuncturist and Registered Nurse at EVOLVE Acupuncture conveniently located in Ferndale, MI near Royal Oak and Woodward provides Acupuncture, Microneedling and Chinese Herbal Medicine to the communities of Metro Detroit.
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Dr. Mike Tocco, LAc, RN Licensed Acupuncturist, Registered Nurse
(248) 955-1215
1938 Burdette Street Ferndale, Michigan 48220
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