Acupuncture is used mainly to relieve discomfort associated with a variety of diseases and conditions, including:

• Chemotherapy-induced and postoperative nausea and vomiting.

• Dental pain.

• Fibromyalgia.

• Headaches, including tension headaches and migraines.

• Labor pain.

• Lower back pain.

• Neck pain.

• Osteoarthritis.

• Menstrual cramps.

• Respiratory disorders, such as allergic rhinitis.

• Tennis elbow.