Acupuncture for Migraine & Headaches
Multiple studies have shown that acupuncture works as well at preventing migraine as medications do, and perhaps even better. Acupuncture has the advantage of not having side effects, like so many medications do. Many people either don’t want to take daily medications to prevent headaches, or have tried this in the past and found that the medications were ineffective or caused intolerable side effects.
Acupuncture: What to Expect
Our first acupuncture session will last about an hour. We will get to know each other and discuss your symptoms and treatment goals. Then we will do an initial treatment, typically involving several small needles. The needles typically stay in for about 20 minutes. Most patients, even children, find acupuncture to be a relaxing experience.