Chinese Herbal and Acupuncture Treatment Protocols for Leg Cramps - Formulas, Protocols, TCM Diagnoses

Leg Cramps - Basics

Leg cramps are involuntary muscle contractions that can appear at any time. Lasting from a moment to several minutes, leg cramps can be the result of overexertion, dehydration, mineral deficiency, an injury, or a condition called Restless Leg Syndrome. RLS is a brain disorder that causes uncomfortable tingling or burning sensations in the legs while at rest, often at night. The condition is also characterized by a strong urge to move the legs in an effort to alleviate the sensation, which can range in severity from mild to painful.
Below you will find alternative and natural treatment options including those from a Chinese Medicine perspective for leg cramps.

Leg Cramps - Formulas From Our Store

The following herbal formulas are potentially useful in the process of treating leg cramps. For a complete list from our store with more details see our leg cramps formula section.

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Leg Cramps - Related Acupuncture Points

The following (1) acupuncture point may be useful for leg cramps. A subset of these could potentially be useful with acupressure stimulation and/or tongren therapy methods as well.

Generally treatment would be based on the TCM patterns listed above instead of selecting points by function alone, (see general points selection rules.)

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Leg Cramps - Related Chinese Herbs

The following (1) chinese herb may be useful for leg cramps. In most cases, however, treatment with Chinese Herbal Medicine is done with herbal formulas based on the TCM patterns listed above instead of selecting herbs by function alone. When available, relevant formulas will appear below and/or in the store listings above.

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