“Can acupuncture help weak legs?”

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“Can acupuncture help weak legs?”

I am a 40 year old male. I want to know if acupuncture can help weak legs?

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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

Acupuncture combined with massage and herbs can help strengthen your weak legs.

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

Christie Luu Acupuncturist Westminster, CA

Yes.

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

Tara Foster Acupuncturist Arcata, CA

I encourage you to book a session with your practitioner of choice to get help with relief.

**Lejla Fazlicic** Acupuncturist · Accepted Answer

Lejla Fazlicic Acupuncturist

Yes it can. All the best

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

Natalie Ramsey Acupuncturist Montclair, New Jersey

Yes it can, but this is a common side effect of Statin drugs, so it may be something you should bring up with your cardiologist if you are currently on a statin.

**Mrs. Rebecca Kitzerow** Acupuncturist La Center, WA · Accepted Answer

Mrs. Rebecca Kitzerow Acupuncturist La Center, WA

Yes! Acupuncture can be very helpful for weakness and wasting.

**Victor Tsan** Acupuncturist · Accepted Answer

Victor Tsan Acupuncturist

Yes. Acupuncture is very effective.

**Mr. Stephen Hoyle Dell-jones** Acupuncturist Brandon, FL · Accepted Answer

To answer your question generally, yes, acupuncture can help weak legs. But it's also important to know if the legs are weak due to spinal impingement, neurologic damage, or simply a constitutional deficiency. There should often be room for improvement regardless of the case. Consult a qualified and trained acupuncturist to get the best advice depending on your case.
Best wishes.

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

In acupuncture, we have an acupuncture point named zu san li, literally “leg-three-mile.” We use this point to stimulate more energy in the body. Research shows when this point is stimulated, not only red bloods cells, but also white blood cells are stimulated in production and enter the bloodstream. Please see a licensed practitioner for a better assessment and prognosis of your condition.

Live Happy,

Michael

**Irene C. Pasquale** Acupuncturist Boston, MA · Accepted Answer

Irene C. Pasquale Acupuncturist Boston, MA

Acupuncture can treat weakness in the legs, absolutely.

**Anthony Cecere** Acupuncturist East Rockaway, NEW YORK · Accepted Answer

Anthony Cecere Acupuncturist East Rockaway, NEW YORK

There are multiple clinical conditions and syndromes that can affect the strength of the legs and their function. In general, acupuncture can be useful and can improve function. However, a complete history and physical is necessary to understand the underlying cause.

Regards,

**Mr. Chen Ho** Acupuncturist Burlingame, CA · Accepted Answer

Mr. Chen Ho Acupuncturist Burlingame, CA

Of course, acupuncture can help your leg, and make your back healthy.

**Moon Kim** Acupuncturist Irvine, CA · Accepted Answer

Moon Kim Acupuncturist Irvine, CA

Hi,

Acupuncture can help with weakness on the leg. But it’s important to consult first with acupuncturist to find the cause.
Thank you.

**Xijun Liang** Acupuncturist Deerfield Beach, FL · Accepted Answer

Xijun Liang Acupuncturist Deerfield Beach, FL

Yes!

**Celeste King** Acupuncturist New Braunfels, TX · Accepted Answer

Celeste King Acupuncturist New Braunfels, TX

Yes, acupuncture can help strengthen weak legs and other muscles by toning the spleen meridian in Chinese medicine.

**Kathleen Greenough** Acupuncturist Linden, NJ · Accepted Answer

Kathleen Greenough Acupuncturist Linden, NJ

Hello Sir,

Acupuncture and Asian medicine can help with musculoskeletal issues such as weakness and pain.

Stay safe and be well,

Kathleen Greenough, DACM, L.Ac.

**Elizabeth Perry** Acupuncturist Palm Beach Gardens, FL · Accepted Answer

Elizabeth Perry Acupuncturist Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Yes

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

Victor Tsan Homeopathic Physician Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Yes, it can. Especially if performed by a well-trained acupuncturist.
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**Henry Vu** Acupuncturist Harvey, LA · Accepted Answer

Henry Vu Acupuncturist Harvey, LA

Yes, acupuncture can help weak legs.

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

Ms. Ellen D. Leonard Acupuncturist Grants Pass, OR

Yes, it can help with weak legs.

**Andrea Cillo** Acupuncturist Bay Shore, New York · Accepted Answer

Andrea Cillo Acupuncturist Bay Shore, New York

Yes. Acupuncture can be very effective in treating and strengthening weak muscles.

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

Daisy Dong Acupuncturist Denver, CO

It depends on what caused the "weak" legs. Suggest you making an appt. with a location acupuncturist to find out the details.

**Bonnie B. McLean** Acupuncturist Gulf Breeze, FL · Accepted Answer

Bonnie B. McLean Acupuncturist Gulf Breeze, FL

I think exercise is going to help weak legs more than acupuncture.

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

Ms. Qin Milla Mu Acupuncturist San Jose, CA

Yes,acupuncture can help weak legs.

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

Mr. Anthony James Lorenzo Acupuncturist

Without knowing the source of weakness, it is hard for me to definitely answer this. I would need to do a full intake and learn where the weakness originates to answer. Upon learning that, I would then be able to accurately speculate as to whether it would help. My guess it would help, but hard to say without knowing a lot more.

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

A lot will depend on why you're experiencing weak legs. In certain cases, yes, acupuncture can be beneficial in this condition.

There are a lot of reasons why a patient might experience weakness in the low limbs. I can think of at least one reason, straight off the top of my head, that constitutes a neurological emergency and would require a surgical correction. If you haven't already, I'd strongly suggest starting with your primary care physician and get a referral for a neurological consult.

If the neurologist either can't figure out what's going on or doesn't see an issue that rises to the level of emergency surgery, then go to NCCAOM.org use their "Find a Practitioner" lookup and get a list of local board certified acupuncturists. Call the acupuncturists and see if you can find one that either specializes in neurological issues or has done work in the past with weak limbs.

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