Acupuncture for Migraine & Tension-type Headaches

Research supports short-term relief

What the Research Supports

Migraine can be disruptive to everyday life. Clinical research supports the use of acupuncture for short-term relief of migraine headache and tension-type headaches. These findings describe outcomes measured in groups of study participants; they do not predict an individual’s response or how long any relief will last.

We review your experience together when discussing any further appointments.

A Traditional Approach to Your Consultation

My practice draws on Chinese and Japanese medical traditions. These use concepts including Qi, yin and yang, and meridians to understand patterns in a person’s experience of health.

During a consultation, we discuss your headaches, medical history, sleep, diet and existing care. Pulse reading and gentle abdominal assessment form part of the traditional framework I use to develop an individual treatment plan.

Alongside Your Existing Care

Please continue any treatment recommended by your GP or neurologist and seek medical advice about new or changing headaches.

Further Reading

Read about the research on acupuncture for migraine. Research findings depend on the techniques, outcomes and follow-up periods studied; they do not establish the same effects for every approach.

For questions about appointments, contact me on 07388296 937686 (Please leave a voicemail if I am busy, and I will call you back as soon as I am free) or email [email protected].

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