Acupressure or flexiology for peripheral artery disease

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Acupressure or flexiology for peripheral artery disease

Published on 04-29-2016


"anon247607" - this is their first post.

I have peripheral artery disease. I have been having foot flexiology and acupressure on my legs to improve blood flow. has anyone had good results using these procedures for PAD


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Issues/Symptoms: atherosclerosis


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comment by "ChadD" (acupuncturist)
on Apr 2016

Generally speaking besides possible mild improvement in circulation I don’t believe acupressure or reflexology would add much to a potentially serious condition as PAD. To treat PAD you need to treat the underlying atherosclerosis and acupuncture and/or Chinese herbal medicine are far superior in this regard certainly over what you can accomplish with acupressure. Diet change would also be important.

I strongly suggest you find an acupuncturist who also practices Chinese herbal medicine in your area and work closely with them for 3-6 months and see how you do.

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