Migraine
It often starts as severe throbbing pain and pulsing sensation on one side of the head. It may be accompanied with nausea, vomiting and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Attacks can last for hours or even days, and the pain can be so severe that it interferes with daily activities. It affects your ability to function and your quality of life.
Migraine is a complex brain disorder affecting 18% of women and 5% of men in the United States. It costs billion of dollars annually in direct and indirect healthcare costs and school and work absenteeism.
Because medications to relieve and prevent migraines can often have unpleasant and even serious side effects, many people seek alternative solution.
Can acupuncture help?
Short answer - yes. Acupuncture has been used for centuries to relieve various types of head pain. Recent research studies have demonstrated that acupuncture can effectively reduce number of migraine attacks, the intensity of pain, and the need for medications.
A review study published in Journal of Neurology states that acupuncture had a better effect than propranolol in reducing migraine episodes.
American Migraine Foundation quotes systematic review study of 22 clinical trials involving 4985 people. The study concludes that frequency of headaches dropped by 50% or more in up to 59% of individuals receiving acupuncture and this effect can last for up to 6 months. The result is similar to what you would expect with preventive medications, but without the unpleasant side effects.
Treatment Plan
At Great Road Acupuncture and Herbs we start with in-depth initial examination to determine the nature of your headaches and the underlying factors that may make you more prone to migraines. The treatment we design for you is based on your health history and your specific set of symptoms.
Typical course of treatment consists of 10 acupuncture sessions over 6 weeks or 12 acupuncture sessions over 8 weeks, depending on the severity and frequency of migraines. It amounts to two sessions per week for 6 or 8 weeks.
We apply this course of treatment for two reasons:
It often starts as severe throbbing pain and pulsing sensation on one side of the head. It may be accompanied with nausea, vomiting and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Attacks can last for hours or even days, and the pain can be so severe that it interferes with daily activities. It affects your ability to function and your quality of life.
Migraine is a complex brain disorder affecting 18% of women and 5% of men in the United States. It costs billion of dollars annually in direct and indirect healthcare costs and school and work absenteeism.
Because medications to relieve and prevent migraines can often have unpleasant and even serious side effects, many people seek alternative solution.
Can acupuncture help?
Short answer - yes. Acupuncture has been used for centuries to relieve various types of head pain. Recent research studies have demonstrated that acupuncture can effectively reduce number of migraine attacks, the intensity of pain, and the need for medications.
A review study published in Journal of Neurology states that acupuncture had a better effect than propranolol in reducing migraine episodes.
American Migraine Foundation quotes systematic review study of 22 clinical trials involving 4985 people. The study concludes that frequency of headaches dropped by 50% or more in up to 59% of individuals receiving acupuncture and this effect can last for up to 6 months. The result is similar to what you would expect with preventive medications, but without the unpleasant side effects.
Treatment Plan
At Great Road Acupuncture and Herbs we start with in-depth initial examination to determine the nature of your headaches and the underlying factors that may make you more prone to migraines. The treatment we design for you is based on your health history and your specific set of symptoms.
Typical course of treatment consists of 10 acupuncture sessions over 6 weeks or 12 acupuncture sessions over 8 weeks, depending on the severity and frequency of migraines. It amounts to two sessions per week for 6 or 8 weeks.
We apply this course of treatment for two reasons:
- Acupuncture has a cumulative effect. Whenever needle is inserted a small amount of medical substances is released. Except that those substances come directly from your body, not from a pharmacy, as a result of neuro-tissue stimulus: endorphins, prostaglandins, red and white blood cells, various neurochemicals and many more. All this has a wonderful self-healing effect. That is why frequent treatments are required over a period of time for the best results.
- It is supported by research. In almost all clinical studies the treatments were conducted at least two times a week for the period of 6 or 8 weeks.
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