Accuputure

Hi has anyone had accuputure to help with asthma/COPD...Also tai chi...any feedback would be really appreciated

[jabber]

Hi Emily, I haven't tried either of those so can't speak from experience, but they have been mentioned on here, and I believe some members have found them helpful.

Try putting 'acupuncture' in the Search HealthUnlocked box (top right of the page) then select 'My communities' under Filter results. This will bring up older posts on BLF that mention acupuncture. You could then do the same to search for tai chi.

I hope you find something helpful.

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Thank you

[Badbessie]

I am now learning Tai Chi basically due to the fact that my arthritis is that bad that I cannot do my more aggressive exercise programme. I find it does help with my breathing control and is very relaxing.

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Thank you

[Tree20862 in reply to Badbessie]

That is what I was thinking... It is low impact but moves and strengthens muscles. And breathing exercises 😃

[Petrie21]

I have been having acupuncture for about 6months ,I find it helps me so much it works really well for lung conditions.

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Thank you booked a session for next Wednesday but wanted to check first before I invested in it brilliant..how often do you go

[Petrie21 in reply to Hidden]

Once a week at the start down to once a fortnight now .

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Ok thank you

[Hacienda]

Morning Emily. I did Tai Chi in one of the Rehab Classes as one Nurse could teach us at the end of the Rehab Class, it was so Relaxing. I don't know about Acupuncture, but by other Comments it may be worth trying. Give it a Try Chic. xxxx

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I will...booked accupunture session for next Wednesday, just needed to know if anyone else had done it ...found a number for tai chi. Will phone later and see what says.

How are you this morning x

[Hacienda in reply to Hidden]

Just finished my exercise class, waiting for my Valentine to pick me up, then, who knows, might go for retail Therapy. Xxxx

[Hidden in reply to Hacienda]

Excellent idea just what the Dr order I think 😉

[jackdup in reply to Hacienda]

You better not let your husband find out your valentine is picking you up. 😊

[Hacienda in reply to jackdup]

Ooops, Ha Ha, Our Secret Hun. xxxx

[Dibola04]

Morning Emily, I do Tai Chi and find it a help. I can feel the physical difference when I have been doing it regularly and it gives me an emotional boost too! (I have Asthma and Bronchiectasis). Good luck in whatever you try.

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Thank you

[Maximonkey]

Hi Emily61, I have had acupuncture for spinal problems and the physio showed me how to clear my sinuses by stroking my toes (sounds ridiculous but it works). I have tried Tai-chi and enjoyed it but it did not help or hinder my asthma/breathing, I found it totally relaxing. Why don't you try them and if they are successful, come back and tell the forum. Good luck and take care. Maximonkey

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Right stroking your toes do explain

[hallentine47]

It really is worth trying these things as fellow sufferers have found great benefit. I enjoyed Tia Chi until I became too unwell and it is amazing.

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Thank you

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Could you never do tai chi again

[hallentine47 in reply to Hidden]

Since we moved house the nearest class is several miles away but I question if I am able to do it again. I only have 23% projected capacity and find simply getting dressed a challenge these days.