Many people call us and want to know what conditions acupuncture treats. As acupuncture continues to evolve in the United States, it has been found effective for an increasing number of conditions — once thought useful only for pain, patients have found relief from an extraordinary range of ailments.
Every plan starts with a thorough assessment. Depending on what we find, your acupuncture may be combined with massage, chiropractic, physical therapy, nutrition counseling or fitness guidance.
Pain management in the Upper West Side for neck, back, joint, carpal tunnel, heel and foot pain. This is Dr. Phil's specialty: orthopedic acupuncture that targets the musculoskeletal source of pain — herniated discs, pinched nerves, arthritis and chronic joint pain — with chiropractic, massage and physical therapy added as needed.
Orthopedic services to treat injuries and the musculoskeletal system. Joint disease, spinal cord injuries and chronic musculoskeletal conditions are treated by a Doctor of Acupuncture trained in physical rehabilitation and pain management, working alongside our chiropractor and physical therapist.
Treatment for sports injuries, sports injury prevention and muscular injuries. From sprains and strains to overuse injuries, acupuncture, cupping and physical therapy help you recover faster, get back to training — and prevent the next injury.
Treatment for anxiety, depression, insomnia, stress and migraine. Acupuncture calms an overactive nervous system — supporting better sleep, a steadier mood and fewer headache days — and works well alongside therapy and medical care.
Treating IBS and other digestive disorders with acupuncture. Bloating, cramping, reflux, constipation and IBS flare-ups often respond well to acupuncture — especially when it's paired with nutrition counseling.
Acupuncture for infertility shows great results in both men and women. Our practitioners support couples trying to conceive naturally or through IVF — helping to regulate cycles, reduce stress and support overall reproductive health, through pregnancy and postpartum.
To minimize or prevent your allergy symptoms, acupuncture can help. Seasonal and environmental allergies — sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes, sinus pressure — can be addressed naturally, without the drowsiness that comes with many antihistamines.
Acupuncture is safe and effective for the treatment of chronic fatigue. When rest doesn't restore you, acupuncture can help regulate sleep, reduce pain and support energy — as part of a whole-person plan that may include nutrition and gentle fitness.
Acupuncture therapy for drug addiction and smoking cessation. Acupuncture is widely used to support recovery — helping to ease cravings, reduce withdrawal discomfort, calm anxiety and improve sleep while you work through your program.
Effective acupuncture techniques to treat 22 common childhood conditions. Gentle, child-friendly techniques for everyday childhood complaints — our practitioners work at a pace that keeps little patients (and their parents) comfortable.
See how we can help you lose weight — and maintain it. Acupuncture, nutrition counseling and fitness guidance work together to manage appetite, support your metabolism and build habits that last well beyond your treatment plan.
Acupuncture helps with far more than we can list here — headaches, ADD, arthritis, menstrual and menopause symptoms and more. Tell us what's going on and we'll let you know how we can help.
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Traditionally, acupuncture regulates the flow of qi along the body's meridians. From a modern perspective, needling stimulates nerves, muscles and connective tissue — increasing blood flow, releasing the body's own pain-relieving chemicals and changing how the nervous system processes pain.
