“Can acupuncture help reduce swelling?”

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“Can acupuncture help reduce swelling?”

My legs are swollen and I want to fix it. Can acupuncture help reduce swelling?

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**Catherine Rahm Coudray** Acupuncturist Laramie, Wy · Accepted Answer

Catherine Rahm Coudray Acupuncturist Laramie, Wy

Yes

**Phavikone Sundara** Acupuncturist Kent, WA · Accepted Answer

Phavikone Sundara Acupuncturist Kent, WA

Yes. Acupuncture with massage and herbs can reduce your swollen legs and pain. I suggest you try it.

**Dr. Alexandre Yves Hillairet** Acupuncturist Ventura, CA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Alexandre Yves Hillairet Acupuncturist Ventura, CA

Acupuncture and other therapies can help to reduce most swelling. It is important to find an acupuncturist that can help you to resolve this condition.

**David Chen** Acupuncturist Whittier, CA · Accepted Answer

Good afternoon,

1. Received, noted.
2. Can acupuncture help swollen legs, the answer is yes and no, because swollen legs have 5 differentiation. If the swelling is caused by heart, then most of the time it will not work.
3. Your best bet is talk to your acupuncturist, find out the diagnosis and ask him the same question.
4. If you shall have any questions, please feel free to call me at (562) 698-3008.

David

**Mary Hills** Acupuncturist Alpine, CA · Accepted Answer

Mary Hills Acupuncturist Alpine, CA

Yes...acupuncture can reduce swelling. It sounds like you have edema...I suggest that you see an acupuncturist to help you with this.

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**Mr. Michael andrew Chow** Acupuncturist Lake Elsinore, CA · Accepted Answer

Mr. Michael andrew Chow Acupuncturist Lake Elsinore, CA

Yes! Acupuncture is great for reducing swelling and helping regulate the
body at cellular levels for a healthier lifestyle & function. Check with
your primary to make sure alternative medicine would help for your
condition. - Live Happy, Michael

**Ms. Cindy Laprocina** Acupuncturist Monterey, CA · Accepted Answer

Ms. Cindy Laprocina Acupuncturist Monterey, CA

Most likely, yes; however, it really depends on the reason for the swollen legs. Acupuncturists always try to discover the root cause of the symptom, not just treat the symptom. If the diagnosis is correct, treatment will likely be effective. Your acupuncturist should obtain a detailed health history from you to help them make a plan.

**Zeyu Wang** Acupuncturist Millbrae, California · Accepted Answer

Zeyu Wang Acupuncturist Millbrae, California

yes, and it is better doing it with Chinese Herb together

**Dr. Kyle Miura** Acupuncturist Berkeley, CA · Accepted Answer

Acupuncture can help with swelling, but it is important you first see your MD for this condition to gather more information on the cause of the swelling. Numerous factors can be involved with swelling from wrong or high doses of certain medications so ch as steroid drugs, infection, compromised kidney function, diabetes, etc. If your MD cannot help you first, acupuncture and herbs could be the next intervention that can help you. Dr. Miura

**Lisa Ballantyne** Naturopathic Physician Gig Harbor, Washington · Accepted Answer

Lisa Ballantyne Naturopathic Physician Gig Harbor, Washington

I am not an acupuncturist so I do not know.

**Christie Luu** Acupuncturist Westminster, CA · Accepted Answer

Christie Luu Acupuncturist Westminster, CA

Yes.

**Daisy Dong** Acupuncturist Denver, CO · Accepted Answer

Daisy Dong Acupuncturist Denver, CO

Lymphatic massage worse better. Acupuncture will help some, too.

**Tara Foster** Acupuncturist Arcata, CA · Accepted Answer

Tara Foster Acupuncturist Arcata, CA

It depends on why your legs are swollen. I encourage you to book a session with your practitioner of choice to get help with relief.

**Kayla Tricarico** Acupuncturist West Islip, Ny · Accepted Answer

Kayla Tricarico Acupuncturist West Islip, Ny

Yes acupuncture can help reduce swelling and edema

**Natalie Ramsey** Acupuncturist Montclair, New Jersey · Accepted Answer

Natalie Ramsey Acupuncturist Montclair, New Jersey

Yes absolutely.

**Natalie Ramsey** Acupuncturist Montclair, New Jersey · Accepted Answer

Natalie Ramsey Acupuncturist Montclair, New Jersey

Yes definitely.

**Victor Tsan** Homeopathic Physician Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Accepted Answer

Victor Tsan Homeopathic Physician Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Yes.

**Barbara Maddoux** Acupuncturist Albuquerque, NM · Accepted Answer

Barbara Maddoux Acupuncturist Albuquerque, NM

Depending on the cause of your legs swelling, Acupuncture can tonify and support different organ systems and could relieve lower extremity swelling.

**Mr. Anthony James Lorenzo** Acupuncturist · Accepted Answer

I have seen it help with edema. But you may need to change your diet and lifestyle also. Most importantly, since you are thinking about doing acupuncture, do find a qualified and real acupuncturist! Anything less would be you not really trying this system of healing. Find a fully trained professional in Chinese medicine, possessing a master's degree AND 5+ years experience in this field. Medical Doctors, Osteopaths, Chiropractors, and even Physical Therapists (dry needling) are able to do what looks like acupuncture (but isn't) with a couple weekends of training or less. I would NOT let any of these inadequately trained people NEAR ME. :-)

**Ms. Ellen D. Leonard** Acupuncturist Grants Pass, OR · Accepted Answer

Ms. Ellen D. Leonard Acupuncturist Grants Pass, OR

Yes. Often moxa is used, also.

**Ms. Qin Milla Mu** Acupuncturist San Jose, CA · Accepted Answer

Ms. Qin Milla Mu Acupuncturist San Jose, CA

Yes, acupuncture treats swelling very well.

**Jeff Rippey** Acupuncturist Saint Joseph, MO · Accepted Answer

Whenever there is unusual swelling, it's always worthwhile to try to figure out what's causing it. Edema (fluid build up/swelling) in the low legs can have a few causes and heart failure is among the issues that needs to be ruled in/ruled out.

Acupuncture, and particularly moxibustion, can often help resolve swelling, but if there is an underlying heart issue that is left undiscovered or untreated the swelling is the least of your problems.

I'd suggest starting with your primary care physician to see if they can figure out why your legs are swelling. If more serious root causes are ruled out, then you can pay a visit to NCCAOM.org and use their 'Find a Practitioner' link to get some local, board certified acupuncturists who may be able to help.

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