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According to the British Acupuncture Council there have now been many controlled trials of acupuncture for migraine. The results of the latest reviews are quite consistent in showing that acupuncture is significantly better than no treatment or basic care for managing migraine, and appears to be at least as effective as prophylactic drug therapy, with few contraindications or unpleasant side effects.
The British Acupuncture Council explains that acupuncture may help in the treatment of migraine by providing pain relief, reducing inflammation, reducing the degree of cortical spreading depression and plasma levels of calcitonin gene-related peptide and substance P, modulating extracranial and intracranial blood flow, and affecting serotonin levels in the brain.
Read the most up to date evidence on acupuncture for headaches.
In life, preventing a problem is generally much easier than having to deal with a problem, and this undoubtedly holds true in relation to your health. If you know that you suffer from an issue that acupuncture has helped, then it’s recommended that you receive regular acupuncture treatment to support your health and avoid flare-ups.
Andrew has been extremely helpful in supporting my needs in our sessions. He has used a variety of different practices to help relieve back pain and migraines. I always feel like he has a deep understanding of my needs and. I would definitely recommend!
After being diagnosed & suffering with vestibular migraines, I found True Fortune Acupuncture via my insurance provider. I’ve have visited Andrew for 4 treatments. He has on each occasion treated me with both Acupuncture & Tuina Massage. Each week I have seen a noticeable improvement in the frequency of my migraines. I now only get… Read more “Migraines”
I am always happy to call you back for a complementary consultation over the phone. If you’re in Bristol and not sure whether acupuncture is right for you, I am here to answer any and all of your questions.
Guasha makes use of a round edged jade stone to scrape across the surface of your skin. ‘Gua’ means to scrape and ‘sha’ refers to the redness and heat that comes to the surface of the skin when this technique is applied. It is a painless technique that patients often find very relieving and effective for easing pain and stiffness. It is very effective in the treatment of migraine.
Traditional Acupuncture, Trigger Point Acupuncture and Motor Point Acupuncture are all helpful for treating migraine. This will commonly involve points on the neck, scalp and face that are close to where your pain is being experienced, and points further away that have been identified as having a therapeutic effect on the problem area.
I highly recommend that migraine sufferers apply guasha for themselves at home at the first signs of a migraine. I also recommend following this with a self-treatment visualisation which can be explained during your appointment.
I offer online, in person and one to one classes in Tai Chi Ch’uan and Self-Healing Qigong.
These are without doubt the best way to support your acupuncture treatment.