Acupuncture for Migraines
Learn about our evidence-based natural method for migraine prevention and treatment
Learn about our evidence-based natural method for migraine prevention and treatment
Migraines can be unbearable, affecting your daily life and activities. But what if there was a natural treatment that could prevent migraines from occurring in the first place?
At Dr Vitalis Acupuncture we understand your pain and are dedicated to providing a natural, effective solution through time-tested and evidence-based acupuncture techniques.
When done correctly, acupuncture can significantly reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines. In fact, up to 59% of patients see a 50% or more reduction in headaches after just three months of treatment. Moreover, the beneficial effects last for months after the treatment. And the scientific evidence is mounting up to where this time tested treatment is recommended by The Best Practice Advocacy Centre New Zealand.
Acupuncture can significantly reduce the frequency of migraines.
The Best Practice Advocacy Centre New Zealand
Why let another day be overshadowed by the threat of a migraine? At Dr Vitalis Acupuncture, we specialise in turning the tide against migraines of all types, from those with aura to hormonal, vestibular, and hemiplegic migraines. Your first step towards reclaiming your life from migraines is just an appointment away.
In 2020 systematic review of Acupuncture vs. Pharmacological Prophylaxis of Migraine concluded that acupuncture is superior to medication. It outperforms pharmaceutical options both at reducing intensity and frequency of the headaches. Furthermore, if you choose this naturally safe option, you are likely to suffer fewer days with migraine per month.
Acupuncture is now a recognised treatment for migraines by organisations such as the World Health Organization and the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence in the UK. It’s a safe and legitimate option for long-term relief.
“For tension headache, migraine and other kinds of headache due to a variety of causes, acupuncture has performed favourably in trials comparing it with standard therapy”
If you suffer from migraines, chances are your neck muscles are stiff and tight. In fact, almost two-thirds of migraine sufferers experience neck pain before, during, or after a migraine episode.
Further, the tension in your neck muscles can persist between the episodes of migraines and contribute to the occurrence of them.
We design our treatments to address neck pain and migraines simultaneously. Make one leave and often, the other one will follow.
When used correctly, acupuncture is not only effective option for migraine sufferers, it is extraordinarily safe, even during pregnancy.
For instance, Topiramate (Topamax) is one of the drugs indicated for the prevention of migraine headaches. Acupuncture has been shown to be both more effective and 10 times safer compared to Topiramate treatment in a study published in Cephalgia.
The mechanism how acupuncture helps migraines has been studied extensively. Studies show that acupuncture reduces levels of chemicals and cells in the body that cause inflammation in the brain, linked to migraines.
It regulates your body’s pain management system, including how pain signals are sent and received by the brain, through various pathways such as the brain’s own pain relief system and serotonin, a key brain chemical related to mood and pain.
Neuroimaging studies have shown that acupuncture may help correct the abnormal functional activity and connectivity of the nervous system.
Furthermore, it can help regulate peripheral and central sensitisation normalising brain activity.
These are all important factors helping the healing.
Discover the relief you’ve been seeking with our evidence-based approach to acupuncture for migraines. Don’t delay in becoming our next success story.
Book an appointment today and take the first step towards a healthier life.