Acupuncture indications

Based on WHO (World Health Organization) and AAMA (American Academy of Medical Acupuncture) recommendations

⚕️ Evidence-based applications — and clinical experience shows even broader benefits

⚡ Acute & chronic pain

• Migraine
• Muscle tension headaches
• Temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ)
• Musculoskeletal pain
• Cervical & thoracic soft tissue pain
• Frozen shoulder
• Joint pain (Arthritis-arthrosis)
• Bursitis, tendonitis, epicondylitis
• Neuralgias (Trigeminal, Postherpetic, Peripheral)
• Phantom pain
• Myofascial pain patterns
• Fibromyalgia
• Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
• Nerve entrapments (Carpal tunnel, Piriformis syndrome)
• Plantar fasciitis
• Scar pain following surgery
• Chest pain (negative work-up)

⚡ Cosmetic acupuncture

• Wrinkles
• Anti-aging
• Face-lift
• Facial rejuvenation

⚡ Trauma & athletic injuries

• Acute muscle spasms
• Athletic injuries
• Torticollis
• Musculo-tendinous sprains & strains
• Swellings
• Contusions
• Minor burns
• Tremors, Tics, Contractures
• Fractures (pain control, edema, bone healing)
• Closed Head Injuries (negative CT)

⚡ Acute viral illness

• Common cold
• Sore throat
• Nasal drip
• Sinusitis
• Viral bronchitis
• Stomach flu

⚡ Addictions

• Substance abuse problems
• Alcohol problems
• Smoking cessation
• Obesity

⚡ Early functional disturbances

• Ill-defined fatigue
• Low energy
• Mild depression

⚡ Mental & emotional health

• Anxiety
• Excitability
• Irritability
• Worry
• Panic
• Early stages of depression
• Fearful states
• Anorexia-bulimia
• Sleep disturbances
• Insomnia
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

⚡ Immune dysregulation

• Inflammatory disorders
• Asthma
• Bronchospasm
• Allergies
• Sinusitis
• Pharyngitis
• Bronchitis
• Autoimmune disorders

⚡ Autonomic disturbances

• Idiopathic palpitations
• Sinus tachycardia
• Restless leg
• Hyperthermia

⚡ Women's health

• Menstrual cramps
• Menopause
• Hot flushes
• Infertility
• Pelvic pain
• Dysmenorrhea
• Endometriosis
• Herpes flare-ups

⚡ Gastrointestinal disorders

• Gastroenteritis
• Nausea & vomiting
• Esophageal spasm
• Hyperacidity (GERD)
• Slow gastric emptying
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Hepatitis
• Hemorrhoids
• Postoperative ileus
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Distention-flatulence-tenesmus

⚡ Genito-urinary disorders

• Frequent urination
• Nocturia
• Irritable bladder
• Urinary incontinence
• Retention
• Prostatitis
• Male infertility
• Erectile Dysfunctions
• Diminished libido

⚡ Neurological disorders (Scalp acupuncture)

• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
• Narcolepsy
• Degenerative disc disease
• Cervical & lumbar spine syndromes
• Paresthesiae
• Seventh nerve palsy (Bell's)
• Sequelae of CVA (aphasia, hemiplegia)
• Vertigo (Meniere's)
• Tinnitus
• Persistent hiccups
• Drug detoxification

⚡ Selected skin problems

• Urticaria
• Pruritus
• Eczema
• Psoriasis
• Shingles

⚡ Palliative care

• Cancer support
• Intractable nausea & vomiting
• Tumor lysis syndrome
• Chemotherapy side effects
• Vasomotor symptoms (Raynaud)

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© 2026 Dr. Yang — Acupuncture Healthcare Therapy Center Brussels
*This list is based on WHO and AAMA recommendations. Individual treatment plans are tailored to each patient.