2021 Medical Acupuncture
Acupuncture displays potential as a safe and effective treatment for foot and ankle pain, providing pain relief and functional improvement.
Acupuncture for Foot, Ankle and Heel Pain
Foot, ankle, and heel pain are common complaints that can stem from a variety of causes, including injuries, overuse, or underlying medical conditions.
Symptoms can range from mild discomfort to severe pain, affecting mobility and quality of life.
What is our clinical experience?
Based on feedback collected from over 2,820 initial appointments for Leg, Knee & Foot Pain, 80% of our surveyed patients reported improved quality of life after their first 4 appointments. See our detailed benchmarking statistics.
InitialConsults
2,820
AverageAppointments
4
ImprovedQuality of Life
80%
Refer Family &Friends
89%
What does the research say?
The following insights are obtained from systematic reviews and analysis of clinical trials investigating the efficacy of Chinese medicine and acupuncture for foot, ankle and heel pain.
2016 Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy
Acupuncture, specifically needle-based and electroacupuncture, can potentially provide therapeutic benefits for carpal tunnel syndrome, Achilles tendinopathy, and shoulder injuries.
2013 BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Acupuncture has shown potential in alleviating symptoms and improving overall quality of life for patients suffering from ankle sprains.
2012 Acupuncture in Medicine
There is evidence supporting the effectiveness of acupuncture for plantar heel pain comparable to that available for conventionally used interventions, such as stretching, night splints or dexamethasone.
2011 Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Acupuncture can provide pain relief to patients with plantar fasciitis.
Seek personalised healthcare and advice
Although well-conducted clinical research can help members of the public to make better-informed decisions about their healthcare, we cannot claim that any particular treatment may be effective for any individual person.
When you consult with our Chinese medicine practitioners, you’ll receive personalised advice and treatment based on your symptoms and Chinese medicine diagnosis.
Research papers
Browse our collection of scientific clinical research on acupuncture for foot, ankle and heel pain.
It includes recent and reputable papers published by peer-reviewed journals within the last 10 years.
2021, Dec 01
The Efficacy of Acupuncture on Foot and Ankle for Pain Intensity, Functional Status, and General Quality of Life in Adults: A Systematic Review
Medical Acupuncture American Academy of Medical Acupuncture
There is some evidence to suggest acupuncture to be a safe and efficacious treatment for relieving pain and improving functional status for the foot and ankle.
Trinh K, Belski N, Zhou F, Kuhad A, Luk D, Youn E Full Article
2016, May 31
Effectiveness of Acupuncture Therapies to Manage Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Extremities: A Systematic Review
Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy
This article showcase the efficacy of acupuncture for carpel tunnel syndrome, piriformis, shoulder pain, plantar fasciitis and patellofemoral pain. The systematic reviews on randomised controlled trials research have showed that patients respond significantly better after treatments compared to the control group.
Cox, J., Varatharajan, S., Côté, P., & Optima Collaboration Full Article
2013, Mar 04
Acupuncture for ankle sprain: systematic review and meta-analysis
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Acupuncture was found to be more effective than various controls in relieving pain, facilitating return to normal activity and improving quality of life, however, the available evidence is insufficient to recommend it as an evidence-based treatment option.
Park J, Hahn S, Park JY, Park HJ, Lee H Full Article
2012, Dec 12
The Effectiveness of Acupuncture for Plantar Heel Pain: A Systematic Review
Acupuncture in Medicine British Medical Acupuncture Society
Five randomised controlled trials and three non-randomised comparative studies were included. There is evidence supporting the effectiveness of acupuncture for plantar heel pain (PHP). This is comparable to the evidence available for conventionally used interventions, such as stretching, night splints or dexamethasone. Therefore acupuncture should be considered in recommendations for the management of patients with PHP.
Clark RJ, Tighe M Full Article
2011, Jan 15
Acupuncture treatment for plantar fasciitis: a randomized controlled trial with six months follow-up
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain. The results indicate that acupuncture can provide pain relief to patient with plantar fasciitis, and that PC 7 is a relatively specific acupoint for heel pain.
Shi Ping Zhang , Tsui-Pik Yip, Qiu-Shi Li Full Article
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