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Conditions

The following table provides a short list of some of the conditions* that can be treated with Oriental medicine. While most conditions can be effectively addressed with Oriental medicine alone, some conditions respond best when treated using an integrative medicine approach - a combination of both Eastern and Western treatments. Be sure to consult with your Oriental medicine healthcare provider or other integrative medicine professional to determine the best course of treatment for your specific case.

Musculoskeletal, Orthopedic & Pain Management:
Muscle pain/swelling/stiffness/weakness, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Periarthritis humeroscapularis (Frozen Shoulder), Lateral epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow), Medial epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow), Postoperative pain, Sports injuries, Non-emergent localized traumatic injuries, Post-injury rehabilitation, Sciatica, Back pain (including disk problems & strain/sprains of the lower back).

Cardiovascular & Related Disorders
Non-emergent chest pain/angina, Hypertension, High cholesterol, Post-stroke rehabilitation.

GI/Digestive Disorders
Constipation, Diarrhea, Nausea (including nausea associated with pregnancy and chemotherapy), Spasm of the esophagus & cardia, Hiccups, Gastric hyperacidity (Acid Reflux, GERD), Gastroptosis, Acute and chronic gastritis, Chronic duodenal ulcer, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Acute and chronic colitis, Diverticulosis/itis, Acute bacterial dysentery, Paralytic ileus.

Urogenital Disorders
Frequent urination, chronic UTI's, Neurogenic bladder dysfunction, Nocturnal enuresis (bed-wetting), Sexual dysfunction.

Respiratory & Eyes/Ears/Nose/Throat Disorders
Allergies, Acute Sinusitis/Rhinitis, Common Cold/Flu & associated symptoms, Acute Tonsillitis, Bronchopulmonary Diseases, Acute Bronchitis, Bronchial Asthma, Acute conjunctivitis, Cataract (without complications), Myopia, Central retinitis, Earaches, Disorders of the Mouth Cavity, Toothache Pain after tooth extraction, Gingivitis, Pharyngitis.

OB/GYN & Endocrine Disorders
Infertility, Nausea during pregnancy, Dysmenorrhea (painful periods), Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), Irregular menstruation, Perimenopause, Menopause syndrome.

Neurological Disorders
Headaches/Migraines, Trigeminal neuralgia, Facial paralysis (Bell's Palsy), Post-stroke paralysis rehabilitation, Paralysis caused by poliomyelitis, Peripheral neuropathy, Meniere's syndrome, Insomnia, Intercostal neuralgia, Cervicobrachial syndrome.

Autoimmune & Chronic Disorders
Rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus (SLE), Chronic fatigue syndrome, Hepatitis.

Emotional
Addiction (Food, Cigarettes, Street drugs, Pharmaceutical drugs), Anxiety, Depression, Panic Disorder, OCD, Post-traumatic stress disorder.

*According to recommendations and statements made by the WHO (World Health Organization) as well as the published results of clinically controlled studies presented in peer-reviewed medical journals and made available by the NIH.