Can Acupuncture Help Circulation in the Legs?

Poor circulation can be both the cause or the result of several conditions. But, what if there was a simple, drug-free solution to improving blood flow and circulation? Not only that, but a solution that can be targeted to problem areas such as the legs. In this article, Breeze Academy explores the use of Acupuncture for circulation, how it works and the specific points used to target the legs. 

So, can Acupuncture help circulation in the legs? Acupuncture is known for its ability to improve blood flow and circulation throughout the body. Practitioners can target the legs by using specific Acupuncture points. This treatment may also help to improve oxygen circulation, reduce pain, lower blood pressure and boost energy. 

Read on to learn more about Acupuncture and circulation with Breeze Academy. 

Several studies report how Acupuncture and Dry Needling both improve blood flow and therefore improve overall circulation.  A study reported in 2022 that acupuncture improved symptoms of poor circulation in men suffering from peripheral vascular disease resulting in intermittent claudication PMC , however the number included in this study were small. Other research teams have looked at the underlying mechanisms that may explain the observed effects of improved circulation, however there is not consensus about these effects as reported by a systematic review and meta-analysis published in PMC  

In TCM Acupuncture (Traditional Chinese Medicine), changes in circulation are explained as stimulating energy pathways in the body and enhancing peripheral circulation.