Can acupuncture cure my tight muscles,tendons in my legs?
There is limited clinical evidence showing acupuncture can be of some help with specific leg issues, such as arthritis, there was no evidence to demonstrate it is effective in the situation you describe. Remember that acupuncture is not a risk-free venture, particularly when using the back and abdomen to treat the legs; side effects can include a tension pneumothorax, which can be fatal. Given the severity of your symptoms, I strongly recommend you be evaluated by your physician if you haven’t already done so, who can provide a diagnosis for the cause of your pain and stiffness and look at the big picture in terms of treatment. Treatments such as anti-inflammatories, physical
Yes it should help you. You should also add oils like fish oils and extra virgin olive oil to your diet. Just like machines, our bodies need to have oil in tissues and joints to help their mobility. As a practising acupuncturist I have often seen changes occur in my patients when they alter their diets. It can be a slow process though, it can often take from weeks to months to see good changes happening from adding new foods into the diet. So try adding some oil in ytour diet every day. You could also use one of the great herbal balms and lotions found in Chinese Herbal Medicine, they are very effective at loosening muscles and tissues. And at resolving pain in muscles. – MW at www.chi-medic.com .
