Scientific Proof to How your Body react to Acupuncture - Restless Leg Syndrome

Frequent and regular sessions of Acupuncture will treat and manage Restless Leg Syndrome.

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is also known as the Willis-Ekbom disease. It is a nervous system disorder that causes an irresistible urge for the legs to move. The symptoms are mostly prominent in in the evening and therefore it can be disruptive to the quality of sleep. Furthermore, it can add to anxiety and depression.

In Western Medicine, the treatment of Restless Leg Syndrome is usually with Pramipexole, Ropinirole, Rotigotine, Gabapentin but the side effects can be intensive with sleepiness, dizziness problems and progressive loss of response for some.

Acupuncture has been widely used for the management and treatment of Restless Leg Syndrome in Asian countries. An increasing number of scientific studies have been published in recent years to support the effectiveness of treating Restless Leg Syndrome.

Conclusion: Acupuncture is beneficial in improving Restless Leg Syndrome severity and sleep in some people with such conditions.

Conclusion: According to this meta-analysis, acupuncture either alone or in combination with other related therapies is an effective treatment option for Restless Leg Syndrome. Cure rate significantly differed between acupuncture and non-acupuncture therapies (48% vs. 22%).

Conclusion: Acupuncture plus a low dose of gabapentin (300 mg/d) is clinically useful in the treatment of Restless Leg Syndrome during 8 weeks follow up, and also has an additive therapeutic effect over gabapentin alone in patients with Restless Leg Syndrome.