When you get a diagnosis from your western medical doctor, you have something concrete to work with, but often that doesn’t solve the problem. Eastern Medicine uses a different paradigm to describe the human body. In the end, both systems seek to heal.

Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine treat many diverse conditions very well, but it doesn’t treat everything. For the best results, use this medicine before things get too far. Having said that, some of our favorite cases have been “zebras,” those rare cases that walk in the door because, let’s face it, acupuncture is still relatively new in the U.S. and we are often seen as the method of last resort.

At Mountaintop Acupuncture we understand the physiological mechanisms of action that makes acupuncture effective. We explore the needs of our new patients by asking: “What are you seeking treatment for at this time?” This helps in determining if we can be of help with the health problem you’re dealing with at the moment.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes that Eastern Medicine may also effectively address the following conditions. To learn more contact us at Mountaintop Acupuncture.

General Conditions

• Allergies: rhinitis and sinusitis
• Asthma
• Back pain
• Boost athletic performance
• Cancer pain
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
• Chronic fatigue syndrome
• COPD and emphysema
• Depression, anxiety, stress
• Diabetic peripheral neuropathy
• Digestive disorders: Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis
• Fibromyalgia
• Gynecological conditions such as infertility, fibroids, endometriosis, PMS, menopausal symptoms, and menstrual abnormalities
• Headaches, including migraines
• Hypertension and Hypotension
• Immune support: cancer, HIV/AIDS, HEP C
• Morning sickness and labor induction Muscle and joint sprains and pain
• Muscle atrophy
• Muscular numbness and tingling
• Neck pain
• Osteoarthritis
• Peri- and Post-operative nausea and vomiting
• Pregnancy and postpartum conditions and symptoms
• Post-surgical pain
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Sciatica
• Shingles
• Sleep disorders
• Sports injuries
• Stress Management
• TMJ

BY SYSTEM:

Cardiovascular and Peripheral Vascular Circulation:

• Atherosclerosis
• Chest pains
• Palpitations/cardiac arrhythmia
• Numbness and tingling of the extremities
• Hypertension and high blood pressure
• Hypotension

Dermatological:

• Acne
• Eczema
• Herpes zoster
• Lyme disease
• Psoriasis
• Rosacea
• Shingles
• Uticaria (hives) and rashes

Digestive Disorders:

• Abdominal distention and bloating
• Abdominal pain: upper, middle and lower
• Acid reflux
• Cholecystitis
• Constipation
• Crohn’s disease
• Diarrhea
• Flatulence
• Gallstones
• Gastritis
• GERD’s disease
• Hemorrhoids
• IBS
• Jaundice
• Nausea and vomiting
• Ulcerative colitis
• Ulcers
• Viral infections

Ear, Nose, Throat:

• Allergies
• Chronic sore throat
• Earache
• Hearing loss
• Meniere’s disease
• Rhinitis
• Sinusitis
• Tinnitus

Emotions/psyche:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Eating disorders
• Manic depression
• Nervous tension
• Palpitations
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Prolonged, excessive emotions (worry, anger, fear)
• Sleep disorders
• Stress

Endocrine:

• Diabetes
• Thyroid
• Adrenal
• Parathyroid
• Pituitary

Female:

• Endometriosis
• Fibroids
• Infertility
• Labor support
• Malposition of the fetus
• Menstrual difficulties: amenorrhea (no menstrual periods), dysmenorrhea (painful periods), premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), perimenopause and menopausal symptoms
• Miscarriage
• Ovarian Cysts
• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
• Postpartum support for accompanying symptoms
• Pregnancy support for accompanying symptoms
• STDs (sexually-transmitted diseases)
• Yeast Infections
• Genitourinary
• Cystitis
• Edema
• Kidney stones
• Urinary difficulty (painful, retention, incontinence)
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)

Hematological:

• Anemia
• High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia)
• Infectious Disease
• Hepatitis
• Hepatitis C

Upper respiratory tract infections:

• Immune support
• Chemo- and radiotherapy support
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Lyme Disease
• Fatigue
• HIV/Aids support
• Lupus

Male:

• Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
• Hernia
• Infertility
• Erectile dysfunction
• Nocturnal emission

Neurological:

• Epilepsy
• Fatigue
• Headaches, including migraines
• Parkinson’s disease
• Multiple sclerosis
• Seizures
• Stroke: prevention and post-stroke care
• Tremors

Respiratory and Pulmonary:

• Allergies
• Asthma
• Bronchitis
• Chest pain and discomfort
• Chronic cough
• Common cold
• COPD
• Emphysema
• Influenza (the flu)
• Post-pneumonia care
• Shortness of breath
• Wheezing

Miscellaneous:

• Benign cysts
• Boost athletic performance
• Insomnia
• Oncology- adjunct to chemotherapy
• Chronic pain
• Pre- and post-surgical support
• Smoking cessation
• Weight control
• Edema
• Musculoskeletal
• Sports injuries
• Bursitis
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar pain
• Disc herniation
• Disc spondylosis
• Joint pain, chronic and acute: ankle, back, knee, shoulder
• Fibromyalgia
• Muscle aches and pains, chronic and acute
• Numbness and tingling of the extremities
• Neuropathies
• Osteoarthritis
• Post surgical healing
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Sciatica
• Sprains
• Tendonitis
• Temporomandibular jaw dysfunction (TMJ)
• Trigeminal Neuralgia