Low back pain Low back pain is the No.1 reason to visit acupuncture office. Lumbar disc bulging and herniation and arthritis are among the most common causes. Often it accompanied by sciatica. Acupuncture is one of the most efficient method to eliminate or reduce low back pain. Stress / Anxiety / Depression High stress is a common indication for acupuncture. Needles induce the relaxation to reduce stress. For anxiety or even panic attack, acupuncture is often applied. There are a defined group of acupuncture points for anxiety treatment.  Also, acupuncture has long been used to treat moderate to severe depression. Several clinic studies have demonstrated its efficacy. Migraine Migraine  is a disease frequent occurring and difficult to control. In addition to timely control the pain,  acupuncture therapy could significantly reduce the frequency and intensity of the migraine. Knee pain and neck/shoudler pain Most of these pains are of inflammatory causes. Acupuncture is an effective weapon to reduce inflammation. In contrast to anti-inflammatory drugs (Tyleno /Advil), acupuncture delivers more locally targeted anti-inflammatory activity, therefore reducing the pain without common side effects of drugs.