Acupuncture as a Migraine Treatment
Migraines affect over 12% of the population and are one of the leading causes of temporary disability. Acupuncture is a scientifically supported therapeutic alternative for headache prevention and treatment, with efficacy comparable to preventive medications but without their side effects. A Cochrane review of 22 clinical trials confirmed its effectiveness.
Types of headache treated
- Migraine with and without aura
- Chronic tension headache
- Cluster headache
- Cervicogenic headache
- Hormonal migraine
- Medication overuse headache
Scientific evidence of treatment
A Cochrane review of 22 clinical trials (n=4,985) concluded that acupuncture is at least as effective as prophylactic medications for migraine prevention, with significant reduction in episode frequency after 6–12 weeks of treatment.
Treatment information
Recommended sessions
6 to 10 sessions
Duration per session
45 minutes
Frequency
1–2 times per week
Results
Reduction from 4th session
Suffering from frequent migraines?
Acupuncture can significantly reduce frequency and intensity. Call us today.
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