Gout

Acupuncture

Because acupuncture can be administered to areas other than the swollen joint, this procedure may be better tolerated than direct treatments, such as massage, by patients in the initial stages of gout.

Acupuncture should be administered by a qualified professional.

Acupuncture Points for Gout

UB 35, UB 28, CV 4, ST 36, points of tenderness in affected regions. 

For swelling around big toe and ankle: 
LiV 4, K 2, LiV 2, L 3, K 7.

Also add: 
ST 36, L V 4, UB 28.

See Also:     Acupuncture Infocenter in Holisticonline.com

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