top of page

Acupuncturist's Blog @ BODYWORKS AZABU

Sharing my approach to treatment with acupuncture and holistic care

【Swollen Legs & Fatigue from Flying? Here’s How Cabin Crew Can Find Real Relief】

  • Writer: 田澤 大輔
    田澤 大輔
  • May 24
  • 2 min read

Updated: Aug 25

Acupuncture × Massage × Achedaway: A Comprehensive Recovery Plan


If you’re a cabin crew member or frequent flyer, you know the toll long hours on your feet, irregular sleep, and jet lag can take.


Over time, these challenges can lead to:

  • Persistent fatigue

  • Painful swelling in the legs

  • Trouble sleeping despite exhaustion

  • Brain fog and poor concentration

  • A sense of being “off” from autonomic imbalance


At BODYWORKS AZABU, I offer a holistic recovery program that blends traditional Eastern medicine with modern therapeutic tools. My approach combines acupuncture, massage therapy, and the advanced Achedaway electric scraper to address both the root causes and symptoms of flight-induced fatigue.



Why Cabin Crew Often Experience These Issues


Frequent flying impacts the body in two major ways:

  • Impaired circulation in the lower body, leading to swelling and heaviness

  • Overstimulation of the nervous system, disrupting sleep and recovery


Without regular care, these problems can build up, making it harder to stay healthy and energized between flights.





My 3-Part Treatment Approach


1. Acupuncture: Reset Fatigue & Calm the Nervous System

Acupuncture gently shifts your body from “fight-or-flight” mode into deep rest and recovery. Many of my clients notice better sleep quality and faster recovery after just a few sessions.


2. Massage Therapy: Release Tension & Improve Circulation

Targeted massage techniques loosen tight muscles in the legs, lower back, and shoulders—areas that commonly hold tension after flights. This not only relieves pain but also improves circulation.


3. Achedaway Electric Scraper: Smarter Fascia & Lymph Care

More controlled than traditional gua sha or cupping, the Achedaway device provides gentle, precise stimulation to promote lymphatic drainage and blood flow. It’s especially effective for swollen, heavy legs.



Don’t Just Push Through It—Restore & Reset Regularly


When your job demands so much from your body, maintenance isn’t a luxury—it’s essential.


Regular sessions can:

  • Reduce leg swelling

  • Restore circulation

  • Support nervous system balance

  • Improve sleep quality

  • Relieve fatigue and heaviness


If you’re still struggling despite trying other remedies, I invite you to book a consultation at my practice. Together, we’ll get you back in balance—so you can fly, work, and live with more ease.



💻 WEB booking: Here

📞 Enquiry: 080-7723-5940

LINE official: https://lin.ee/LQ5L5Gj


Akabanebashi St. 2 min

Azabujuban St. 7 min

Shibakoen St. 9 min

Kamiyacho St. 9 min



Daisuke Tazawa

BODYWORKS AZABU


◎ Treatment details shared with consent

bottom of page