“Is acupuncture effective for migraines?”
I'm 35 years old, and I sometimes get really bad migraines. I'm thinking about getting acupuncture to help cope with them. Is acupuncture effective for migraines?
33 Answers
Yes
Mr. Anthony James Lorenzo
Acupuncturist
Yes.
Yes
Yes, 10 treatments 2 per week for 5 weeks. 95% of patients are migraine-free after that.
50% of the time, I treat patients with migraines. 6 visits show significant improvement. Some patients came back three years later and reported no migraines, but ask for treating of the neck or knee pain.
Yes, very effective. I often give my patients acupuncture along with an herbal decoction customized specifically for you to optimize the effectiveness. Acupuncture alone however can and does effectively treat and eliminate migraine headaches for many patients.
It can be. Have you gotten an MRI to rule out anything more serious? If so, then acupuncture ALONE may not be enough. Is there anything in your home or work environment that could be toxic to your health? Do you have carbon monoxide detectors in your home/work? You also have to look into your diet....certain foods such as caffeine, chocolate, spicy foods, and so on, can make migraines worse or more frequent. I know for myself I get them because of severe arthritis in my neck. When I do stretching, massage, daily neck rolls, etc, they aren't nearly as frequent or severe. Doing yoga, tai chi and the like can strengthen the muscles that may be tight and contributing to the headaches. Other factors such as not getting enough or quality sleep, living in a damp or dusty environment, eating late at night, not exercising at all can certainly affect migraines. Looking into these things and making lifestyle changes should get you on the right road. Good luck!!!
It absolutely is!
Hi Dear,
Thank you for reaching out to us. Sorry to hear that you are going through migraine headaches. Acupuncture can help with relieving and reducing migraine headaches along with cupping to help with muscle tightness around the neck and the shoulder area.
Thank you,
Farnaz
Thank you for reaching out to us. Sorry to hear that you are going through migraine headaches. Acupuncture can help with relieving and reducing migraine headaches along with cupping to help with muscle tightness around the neck and the shoulder area.
Thank you,
Farnaz
Yes, in fact it is very effective
Migraines are very treatable with acupuncture. I believe if you try it you will find relief.
Yes, acupuncture can help cope with the migraines, acupuncture is effective for migraines. According to TCM, there are several causes of migraines, so different causes should have different treatment.
Hello,
Yes. Acupuncture is very effective for migraine headaches. It will help you with the root cause of the migraine rather then just helping the pain.
Sincerely,
Scott Sang In Lee
Yes. Acupuncture is very effective for migraine headaches. It will help you with the root cause of the migraine rather then just helping the pain.
Sincerely,
Scott Sang In Lee
We have very good results from patients who are experiencing migraines and headaches. I would recommend to speak with an acupuncturist to explore all the options to relieve your symptoms.
Alexandre Hillairet, DAOM.
Alexandre Hillairet, DAOM.
Yes. Acupuncture can help you with your migraines. Please visit www.acupunctureofchinesemedicine.com <http://www.acupunctureofchinesemedicine.com> for more information.
Absolutely! I have treated several patients for migraines, as well for other severe headaches. Acupuncture can help to reduce the symptoms of a migraine during an actual episode. Long-term, it can also help to not only reduce the number of migraines you may experience but also lessen the quantity and severity of any symptoms you may have that accompany the migraines (i.e. nausea, fatigue, pain, light sensitivity). Some people are even able to find complete relief. However, this depends on the overall health of the patients in addition to the potential cause of the migraines (i.e. some are caused by overuse of medicine, onset of their periods, excessive emotions, etc), and the care they give to going to treatments.
Dr Duke Mansell
Acupuncturist
Good evening. Yes! Acupuncture is incredibly effective in resolving headaches and migraines. Our practices utilized many other modalities along with acupuncture to resolve migraines.
Please go to Google and type in "30 year headache, acupuncture." That man had 30-year non-stop headache and they went away in two minutes.
Thank you for your question,
There are sufficient evidence that Acupuncture can treat migraines. I have also attached a link to an article that reviews other alternatives.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/30790138/?i=3&from=acupuncture%20migraines
I also recommend neuromodulation using Gammacore of which has been approved in the US for migraines. Most insurances cover this. If not GammaCore also offers a 12 month free trial period to some patients. American headache society recommends this treatment as well.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/30536394/
Be Well,
Dr. B
There are sufficient evidence that Acupuncture can treat migraines. I have also attached a link to an article that reviews other alternatives.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/30790138/?i=3&from=acupuncture%20migraines
I also recommend neuromodulation using Gammacore of which has been approved in the US for migraines. Most insurances cover this. If not GammaCore also offers a 12 month free trial period to some patients. American headache society recommends this treatment as well.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/30536394/
Be Well,
Dr. B
Yes, acupuncture can be very effective for alleviating migraines headache. You may have to visit your local acupuncturist for further evaluation since many of the factors that may contribute to migraines headache.
Best regards,
Danny Khounh
Best regards,
Danny Khounh
Yes, but find an acupuncturist that has experience in treating migraines. Here is how it works: acupuncture stimulates the meridians to help the circulation flow smoother.
Yes. I think acupuncture is helpful for migraines.
Migraine headache is one of the most conditions people come to acupuncture office, and they get very good results.
Dr. Maryam Mansouri Lac. OMD.
Dr. Maryam Mansouri Lac. OMD.
Yes very
Yes. There are many different reasons why you may be suffering from migraines (neurological, musculoskeletal, stress, etc) and acupuncture can work to address them all.
Yes.
Most definitely it helps. The acupuncturist will balance the hormones and chemicals of the brain and open up blood flow to the brain circulation.
Yes, it is very effective for migraines, but the practitioner will need to make an assessment as to the root of the migraine. It may take a few sessions, but in time they should reduce if not clear. Be sure to find a Licensed Acupuncturist in your area (L.Ac.) if your first choice isn't working, feel free to find another. Just like any other service, some people fit better, some people don't.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Acupuncture can be extremely effective for migraines. I have a patient who comes in every 2 weeks and he can avoid getting them at all when he sticks to that schedule. Acupuncture can also lower or eliminate an active migraine if you're lucky enough to be able to get into your practitioner at short notice.
Yes, acupuncture is effective in treating migraines. Personally, I have seen a high number of successful cases.
Yes, acupuncture is very good for migraines and other headaches.
Acupuncture is effective for migraines. The more information the better as to what makes the migraines worse.
Yes, acupuncture can be very effective for migraine. I've had several migraine patients over the years and usually the combination of acupuncture and diet modification brings things well under control.
