WHO-Recognised Conditions
The World Health Organisation has formally recognised acupuncture as effective for an extensive range of conditions including: musculoskeletal pain (back pain, neck pain, osteoarthritis), headache and migraine, reproductive conditions (dysmenorrhoea, infertility, morning sickness), and mental health (depression, anxiety).
Conditions We Commonly Treat at Lane Cove
Our clinical focus areas include:
- Pain: back pain, neck pain, sciatica, arthritis, sports injuries, headaches
- Fertility and reproductive health: PCOS, endometriosis, IVF support, postnatal recovery
- Mental health: anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia
- Women's health: menstrual irregularity, PMS, menopause
- Digestive health: IBS, bloating, constipation, nausea
- Immunity: frequent infections, autoimmune conditions, allergies
- Skin: acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea
Conditions Outside Our Scope
Acupuncture is a complementary medicine — not a replacement for emergency medical care, acute surgical conditions, or life-threatening illness. We always work alongside, not instead of, your GP and specialists for serious health conditions.
Key Takeaways
- WHO recognises over 100 conditions for which acupuncture has evidence
- Pain, fertility, mental health, and digestive conditions are our main focus areas
- Acupuncture complements — does not replace — medical care
- Contact us if you are unsure whether your condition is appropriate for acupuncture
- We welcome complex or long-standing cases that have not responded to conventional treatment alone
Find Out What Acupuncture Can Do for You
Book a consultation at Lane Cove — we treat the whole person, not just the condition.
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