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Tingling sensations can be incredibly distracting. I mean, how are you supposed to just go about your day when you’ve got tingling sensations in your body that you just can’t ignore? Well, thankfully, there are a number of potential treatments out there. But this article is going to concentrate on one method in particular – the use of an acupuncture pen for tingling thighs.
Now, I get that this sounds counterintuitive. I mean, why address undue stimulation with further stimulation? But, there does seem to be some evidence to support the idea. I will briefly walk you through it all before delving into how to use an acupuncture pen for tingling thighs.
Potential Causes Of Tingling Thighs
The most common cause of tingling thighs is actually nerve damage caused by injury.
For example, if you were to injure yourself while playing sports or doing heavy lifting and such, then you could end up suffering from tingling sensations, as a result of sciatica and inflammation of the nerves.
This is especially true if you experience numbness as well. Numbness and tingling sensations are both symptoms of nerve damage. They often occur together.
Another possible cause includes neuropathy, which again is basically nerve damage. This can also happen after surgery. It’s also fairly common among diabetics.
And finally, another cause of tingling sensations is poor blood circulation.
And the good news is that there’s reason to believe that an acupuncture pen for tingling thighs is a great treatment option.
Studies On The Use Of Acupuncture Pen For Tingling Thighs
If you’re interested to learn more about the use of acupuncture to treat tingling sensations, why not check out the following studies and articles:
- Acupuncture and Laser Acupuncture for Treatment of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Partially Double-Blinded Trial – BMC Neurology
- Will Acupuncture Help Sciatica and Sciatic Nerve Pain? — Acupuncture Practice of Robert F. Lenahan
- Pain in the Butt? Acupuncture for Sciatica San Francisco Natural Medicine
If you’re still not convinced of the effectiveness of acupuncture pens, take a look at this article titled Do Acupuncture Pens Work? You’ll be convinced in no time at all.
How Can An Acupuncture Pen Help To Relieve Symptoms Such As Tingling Thighs?
Tingling thighs are a common symptom of many conditions. They can be caused by nerve damage, or they may occur due to other medical conditions.
The good news is that acupuncture and acupressure treatments can help to relieve symptoms such as tingling thighs.
In fact, these treatments have been shown to be effective at relieving pain associated with tingling thigh syndrome.
But before we talk about how acupuncture can help to alleviate tingling sensations, let’s take a look at exactly what tingling thighs are.
What Are Tingling Sensations And How Do You Know If You Have Them?
So, what are tingling sensations? They’re generally described as feeling like pins and needles or like someone is running their fingers down your leg.
They tend to feel worse when standing or walking, and they usually go away when sitting still. You might also notice them if you’re wearing tight clothing.
In addition, some people describe them as an itch, although this isn’t always the case.
Also, it’s important to note that tingling sensations don’t necessarily mean that something is wrong with your body. It’s entirely possible to have tingling sensations without any underlying health condition.
However, if you do think that you have a problem, then it’s likely that you’ll want to seek medical attention.
Why Is An Acupuncture Pen For Tingling Thighs A Good Treatment
Now, one of the reasons why acupuncture has proven to be so useful at treating tingling sensations is because it helps to stimulate the nervous system.
The nervous system is responsible for controlling all our bodily functions.
When things get out of balance, it can lead to problems such as tingling sensations. This is especially true when it comes to the nerves located near your hips and legs.
When these nerves become damaged, it can result in numbness, tingling, burning, itching, or even pain.
These types of nerve injuries are often referred to as neuropathies. And while acupuncture doesn’t cure neuropathies, it does help to reduce the severity of symptoms.
The good thing is that acupuncture works on both the central (brain) and peripheral (body) levels.
On the central level, acupuncture stimulates certain areas of the brain which results in changes in the way that the body responds. On the peripheral level, acupuncture targets specific points along the meridians.
One reason why acupuncture is so effective at alleviating tingling sensations is that it stimulates the nervous system.
Because the nervous system controls everything from your heart rate to your digestion, it makes sense that acupuncture treatment would be able to help to improve its function and have many beneficial effects on sensory symptoms such as tingling thighs.
Another reason why acupuncture is so helpful is that it treats the root cause of the issue instead of just masking it.
While taking medication will temporarily relieve your symptoms, it won’t actually address the root cause of the problem.
With acupuncture, however, you’re not only getting relief from your symptoms, but you’re also working towards fixing the underlying issue.
What’s more, it is also thought that using an acupuncture pen is also thought to improves blood circulation.
So, in fact, when using an acupuncture pen for tingling thighs (or anywhere else for that matter), you are actually using two different means to treat the tingling sensation, which increases the chances of relieving the symptoms.
Acupoints To Use For Tingling Thighs
These are the main acupoints to use when using an acupuncture pen for tingling thighs. If you need more instruction, take a look at this article titled How To Use An Acupuncture Pen. You may also be interested in this article titled How To Use An Acupuncture Pen On Your Knee.
Acupoint: Bl-37 (Other Names: Urinary Bladder-37/Yin Men/Gate of Abundance)
This acupoint is located in the middle of the thigh. To access this acupoint, sit with your knees bent. Put the middle fingers of both hands on top of each other and press firmly. You can also press it with an acupuncture pen.
In addition to being a great point for tingling thighs, this acupoint is also a great point for thigh pain. If you suffer from thigh pain, take a look at this article about pressure points for thigh pain.
Acupoint: Bl-40 (Other Names: Urinary Bladder-40/Wei Zhong/Middle of the Crook)
This acupoint is located on the back of the knee. It is in the middle of the popliteal crease of the knee, in the depression between the tendons of the biceps femoris and semitendinosus. This acupoint is effective for many types of pain. However, it is particularly effective at reducing tingling thighs and numbness.
This acupoint is also one of a few effective acupressure points for pelvic pain. To access it, hold your knees with both hands in a sitting position and press with the thumbs of both hands aligned.
Acupoint: GB-31 (Other Names: Gallbladder-31/Feng Shi/Wind Market)
Acupoint GB-31 is a great choice for tingling thighs due to its ability to calm the nerves and relieve the symptoms of anxiety and stress. Interestingly, this acupoint is especially effective when used in conjunction with the Bl-40 acupuncture point (as described above).
The easiest way to locate this acupoint is to stand still with your hands hanging freely. Your middle finger will be pointing at GB-31 with its tips. Apply light pressure with the acupuncture pen to access it.
