ACUPUNCTURE FOR Headache/migraine NYC
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF Headaches?
Stress, anxiety
Food, food additive, chemicals
Tension/trauma in the neck, back, jaw, head
Hormones
Changes in brain chemical activity
SYMPTOMS
Tension headaches
Dull achy pain in the side or back of the head or pressure behind the eyes
Migraines are one sided headaches with throbbing, dull, or pulsing pain, sensitivity to light and sound, with nausea.
Hormonal Headache- Headaches that repeats monthly during the ovulation phase and Luteal phase
HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE HELP WITH Headaches/Migraines?
Numerous studies have shown acupuncture treatments can effectively eliminate and reduce acute and chronic pain.
Acupuncture is helpful in reducing the frequency of migraines and preventing attacks.
Acupuncture promotes the release of vascular and immune-mediating factors that decreases inflammation.
Clinical trials showed remarked improvement with migraine associated symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, and vomiting.
Traditional Chinese medicine also offers herbal formulas to help and improve cardiovascular, neuromuscular, and have an anti-inflammatory effect on the body. It is used in between acupuncture treatments to address underlying deficiency and help keep the symptoms abate.
HOW MANY ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?
As with all conditions there are many co factors involved such as acute and chronic onset. On average, the number of acupuncture treatments range from 6-20 treatments bi-weekly for the condition to fully resolve.