6. Asthma - Acupuncture has been used to treat various different respiratory issues, with asthma leading the list. As with migraine headaches, acupuncture treatments can lengthen the time between asthma attacks and help combat their severity when they do occur.
This is by no means a comprehensive list. Acupuncture has been shown by many clinical studies to be of benefit with health problems, including depression, hypertension, knee pain, morning sickness, dentistry pain, stroke, sprains, tennis elbow, sciatica and more.
Talk to your doctor about the possibilities of incorporating the treatment into your schedule of care. It’s also wise to consult your insurance carrier to make sure certain treatments will be covered by your plan.
You can also make a direct appointment with an acupuncture specialist to discuss your needs and devise a plan of treatment. Most will accept insurance plans or work on a cash basis to schedule your treatments. You can find out more about individual practitioners by consulting the licensing board in your state (for example, the State of California Acupuncture Board is the governing body for licensing in that state). It is best to find a licensed practitioner if you intend on filing an insurance claim, as most insurance plans require that medical professionals have some degree of oversight.