Headaches always seem to appear that the most inopportune time…too busy, stressed or tired. Thankfully, most headache pain can easily be relieved with over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Migraines, on the other hand are reoccurring, painfully, debilitating headaches that leave sufferers unable to perform daily routines and seeking a quiet and calming refuge to waiting out the storm. What if your doctor told you to alleviate pain, use pins or needles? Pain for pain reduction, that doesn’t sound right. Well acupuncture needles do not cause additional pain, but have been found to provide substantial relief to migraine sufferers.
Acupuncture Therapy
Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine. This practice requires the stimulation of trigger points in the body by penetrating the skin with thin needles. Acupuncture is one of the oldest healing techniques in the world. According to practitioners in traditional Chinese medicine, the goal of acupuncture is to correct the flow of Qi within the body.
One recent study found that migraine sufferers that received two acupuncture treatments a week for six weeks showed drastically reduce migraine episodes. In addition, once treatment was stopped, those same individuals reported the number of migraine days, frequency and intensity of episodes was continuing to decrease. This shows that not only does acupuncture work to reduce migraine symptoms, but that it may have a lasting impact on your overall well-being and treatment for migraines.
While acupuncture has been effective for many migraine sufferers, all treatment options vary from person-to-person. Some doctors suggest using acupuncture as a first line of defense against migraines, along with any other alternative treatment or therapy. Acupuncture is a holistic alternative to “western” medicine that is believed to allow the body to heal itself naturally without the induction of drugs or medication. You should allow at least four weeks of treatment to gain full benefits of work or note lack of effectiveness. If acupuncture is showing a positive effect on migraines, continue treatment, however, at any time should symptoms and pain continue or worsen, then it is important to seek guidance from your physician and consider a drug therapy, in order to maintain a comfortable lifestyle. All treatment options, holistic, physical, spiritual, and medical have different results with different individuals. It is important to try what you feel will best meet your treatment needs. Be sure to always discuss changes in your treatment plan with your physician to ensure your body is healthy enough for the change.
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