Conditions treated
A complete system
A complete system
of healing.
Traditional Korean and Chinese medicine is a complete medical system capable of diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions โ not just pain. At Raah Acupuncture in Koreatown, we specialize in conditions that have not responded fully to Western medicine.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes over 60 conditions for which acupuncture has demonstrated effectiveness. The conditions listed below represent the full range of presentations we treat at Raah Acupuncture โ from the most common to the most complex.
Pain & Musculoskeletal
18 conditions
Low back pain โ
Aching, stiffness, or sharp pain in the lower back โ sorted by when it hurts and what makes it worse, not by one label.
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Neck pain & whiplash
Cervical strain, stiffness, and whiplash injuries from auto accidents. One of the most common personal injury presentations we treat.
Sciatica โ
Pain radiating from the low back into the buttock and leg โ sorted by which line down the leg it follows, not by one label.
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Shoulder pain & injuries
Rotator cuff strain, frozen shoulder, impingement syndrome, and post-trauma shoulder injuries from accidents or workplace incidents.
Knee pain โ
Aching, stiffness, or swelling in the knee โ treated with attention to the muscle wasting around the joint, not just the joint itself.
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Hip pain
Hip flexor tightness, bursitis, piriformis syndrome, and degenerative hip conditions affecting mobility and daily function.
Arthritis
Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis โ reducing inflammation, improving joint mobility, and managing chronic pain without reliance on medication.
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Wrist pain, numbness, and tingling from repetitive strain โ common in workers' comp cases and desk workers.
Tennis elbow & tendinitis
Lateral epicondylitis and tendon inflammation from repetitive motion โ highly responsive to distal acupuncture techniques.
Fibromyalgia
Widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and sensitivity โ often accompanied by sleep disruption and cognitive fog.
Plantar fasciitis
Chronic heel and arch pain from inflammation of the plantar fascia โ particularly effective with distal point acupuncture.
Soft tissue injuries
Muscle tears, ligament sprains, and post-trauma soft tissue damage โ including personal injury and workplace accident cases.
Myofascial pain
Trigger point-related pain and muscle tension throughout the body โ treated through classical acupuncture point selection.
Headaches & migraines
Tension headaches, migraines, cluster headaches, and post-trauma headaches โ including those following car accidents.
TMJ & jaw pain
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction, jaw clenching, teeth grinding, and facial tension โ often linked to stress patterns.
Foot & ankle pain
Ankle sprains, Achilles tendinitis, and chronic foot pain from injury or structural imbalance.
Post-surgical pain
Accelerating recovery and reducing pain following orthopedic and other surgical procedures.
Chronic pain syndromes
Complex, long-standing pain conditions that have not responded adequately to conventional treatments โ our specialty.
Women's Health & Fertility
10 conditions
Fertility support โ
Supporting natural conception by regulating cycle, improving egg quality, and optimizing uterine environment โ often alongside IVF or IUI.
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Endometriosis โ
Reducing pain, inflammation, and hormonal imbalance associated with endometriosis โ one of our most successful treatment areas.
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PCOS โ
Polycystic ovary syndrome โ regulating menstrual cycle, reducing androgen excess, supporting ovulation, and improving metabolic markers.
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Menstrual irregularities โ
Irregular, absent, or heavy periods โ treated by addressing the underlying hormonal and constitutional pattern.
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Menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea) โ
Severe cramps, back pain, and nausea associated with menstruation โ highly responsive to acupuncture treatment.
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PMS & PMDD โ
Premenstrual mood changes, bloating, breast tenderness, and irritability โ addressed through liver qi regulation and hormonal balance.
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Perimenopause & menopause โ
Hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, sleep disruption, and vaginal dryness โ managed naturally, alongside or independent of hormone therapy.
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Pregnancy support โ
Morning sickness, back pain, fatigue, and breech presentation during pregnancy โ safe acupuncture protocols throughout all trimesters.
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Postpartum recovery โ
Supporting recovery after childbirth โ energy restoration, mood support, lactation, and physical healing.
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Hormonal imbalance โ
Thyroid dysfunction, adrenal fatigue, and general hormonal dysregulation affecting energy, mood, weight, and wellbeing.
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Stress, Anxiety & Sleep
9 conditions
Anxiety โ
Persistent worry, restlessness, and the physical symptoms that come with it โ palpitations, tight chest, and disrupted sleep.
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Burnout โ
Depletion from prolonged overwork and stress โ fatigue with irritability, poor sleep, and a body that feels wired yet worn out.
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Insomnia & sleep disorders โ
Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking unrefreshed โ treated by addressing the underlying pattern rather than sedating.
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Depression & low mood โ
Persistent low mood, loss of interest, and fatigue โ supported alongside therapy and any medication you're taking.
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Post-trauma anxiety
Hypervigilance, startle response, and nervous system dysregulation following car accidents, injuries, or traumatic events. Common in personal injury cases.
Panic attacks โ
Sudden episodes of intense fear with racing heart and breathlessness โ and the shift from episodes to a constant background state.
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Chronic fatigue โ
Persistent, unexplained exhaustion that does not improve with rest โ often accompanied by cognitive fog and immune dysregulation.
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Addiction support
Supporting recovery from smoking, alcohol, and other substance dependencies โ often using the NADA auricular acupuncture protocol.
Brain fog & memory โ
Difficulty holding a thought, losing the thread mid-sentence, and starting things without finishing โ treated as a condition, not a character trait.
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Digestive Conditions
9 conditions
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Alternating constipation and diarrhea, bloating, and cramping โ one of the most common digestive presentations in our clinic.
Acid reflux & GERD โ
Chronic heartburn and esophageal irritation โ treated by addressing stomach qi rebellion and liver overacting on the stomach.
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Bloating & gas โ
Chronic abdominal distension, gas, and discomfort โ often rooted in spleen qi deficiency or liver-spleen disharmony.
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Constipation
Chronic or functional constipation โ addressed through large intestine regulation and constitutional treatment.
Nausea & vomiting
Morning sickness, chemotherapy-related nausea, and chronic nausea โ acupuncture is one of the most evidence-backed treatments for this condition.
Inflammatory bowel disease
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis โ supporting symptom management and reducing flare frequency alongside gastroenterology care.
Poor appetite & malabsorption โ
Low appetite, difficulty absorbing nutrients, and post-illness digestive weakness โ treated by strengthening spleen and stomach function.
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Food sensitivities
Improving digestive resilience and reducing inflammatory responses to food through constitutional treatment and dietary guidance.
Blood sugar & metabolic health โ
Prediabetes, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes support โ persistent thirst, appetite dysregulation, and post-meal crashes, treated alongside your physician's care.
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Neurological Conditions
7 conditions
Bell's palsy
Facial nerve paralysis causing one-sided drooping, weakness, and asymmetry โ acupuncture has a strong clinical track record for Bell's palsy recovery.
Peripheral neuropathy โ
Burning, tingling, or numbness in both feet โ supportive care alongside the medical workup and treatment of the underlying cause.
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Nerve pain (neuralgia)
Trigeminal neuralgia, post-herpetic neuralgia, and other nerve pain syndromes โ reducing pain signal transmission and supporting nerve healing.
Stroke rehabilitation
Supporting neurological recovery, improving motor function, and addressing post-stroke symptoms including weakness and speech difficulties.
Tinnitus & hearing issues
Ringing in the ears, decreased hearing, and blocked ears โ including post-accident ear symptoms treated through kidney and gallbladder channels.
Vertigo & dizziness
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and other balance disorders โ treated through liver wind and phlegm-dampness patterns.
Cognitive fog
Difficulty concentrating, memory issues, and mental clarity problems โ including post-COVID cognitive symptoms and stress-related fog.
Skin & Facial
7 conditions
Acne
Treating acne at its root โ hormonal, digestive, or heat-related โ rather than suppressing symptoms. Often combined with dietary guidance and herbal tea.
Eczema & psoriasis
Chronic inflammatory skin conditions โ reducing flares, calming itching, and addressing the underlying heat and blood patterns driving the condition.
Rosacea
Facial redness, flushing, and chronic inflammation โ treated through stomach heat and liver fire patterns with dietary and lifestyle support.
Facial acupuncture (cosmetic)
A natural approach to facial rejuvenation โ reducing fine lines, improving skin tone and elasticity, and restoring radiance without injectables.
Topical steroid withdrawal
Supporting skin recovery during topical steroid withdrawal โ reducing inflammation, itching, and the systemic symptoms of withdrawal.
Hives & urticaria
Acute and chronic hives โ calming immune overreaction and reducing histamine response through constitutional treatment.
Hair loss (alopecia) โ
Stress-related shedding, alopecia areata, and postpartum or post-illness thinning โ treated by identifying which pattern is driving the loss, since the causes differ widely.
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Autoimmune & Allergies
6 conditions
Seasonal allergies
Hay fever, sneezing, itchy eyes, and nasal congestion โ reducing immune hypersensitivity and strengthening lung and wei qi defensive energy.
Sinusitis
Acute and chronic sinus congestion, pressure, and infection โ clearing dampness and heat from the lung and large intestine channels.
Asthma
Reducing frequency and severity of asthma episodes โ used as a complement to conventional respiratory management.
Lupus & autoimmune conditions
Supporting symptom management, reducing inflammatory flares, and improving quality of life alongside rheumatology care.
Chronic infections
Recurring urinary tract infections, sinus infections, and other chronic infections โ strengthening immune function and addressing the underlying pattern of susceptibility.
Immune deficiency & low immunity
Frequent illness, slow recovery, and general immune weakness โ building wei qi and constitutional vitality through Saam and TCM treatment.
Not sure if we can help?
Ask us about your condition.
If you don't see your condition listed above, contact us. Traditional Korean and Chinese medicine treats a wide range of conditions โ we are happy to discuss whether acupuncture is appropriate for your situation.
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