Acupuncture for Migraine Treatment? The basics

If you are one of the many migraine sufferers out there, know that there is hope for relief!

Acupuncture is a therapeutic tool that has been proven to be an effective and long-term solution to end the migraine flare cycle. Most people tend to seek alternative treatments once they are not responding to standard medications or are missing work due to frequent and debilitating episodes.

How acupuncture can help enhance migraine treatment

The use of acupuncture as a form of medicine has been around for about 2,500 years and has been used in China to treat a wide variety of conditions. Acupuncture may be a relatively new concept to some in the Western world, but in recent years it has made quite a name for itself and is now recognized as a safe and effective treatment for migraines, pain, and many other health conditions.

A great deal of evidence now supports acupuncture as a migraine treatment and headache prevention. Acupuncture is also a good alternative for those individuals who don’t want to take drugs for pain relief or those who want a different approach to their care. Acupuncture, compared to many pharmaceutical drugs, has very few side effects and, if done by a licensed and trained professional, is a safe and effective form of medicine.

Acupuncture treatments for prevention of migraines

Acupuncture works because it uses this very individualized system of diagnosis to treat the root cause of illness, not just symptoms. It is also safe and effective and does not have side effects. Most people who have gone through our migraine program have an overall reduction in the frequency and intensity in migraines, have insight on what their triggers are and how to avoid them, and are able to get back to their life pain-free!

If you suffer from chronic migraines and not finding relief with standard therapies, give our office a call today at (425) 686-4498 to schedule your initial consultation to learn how we can help.

Dr. Ellie Heintze, ND, LAc, is a naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist in Bothell, WA at her practice Starting Point Acupuncture. She specializes in chronic and complex cases and commonly treats neuropathy, fibromyalgia, migraines, autoimmune, and infertility cases. Dr. Ellie Heintze is also the author of the book, A Starting Point Guide to Going Gluten-Free  and Keep Calm and Zen Out available on Amazon.

Sources:

McKee MD, K. M. (2013). Outcomes of Acupuncture for Chronic Pain in Urban Primary Care. J Am Board Fam Med , 692-700.