Acupuncture for Headaches and Migraines

When headaches occur more than a few times a month, acupuncture for headaches and migraines treatment is recommended. Chinese herbal formulas prescribed in conjunction with acupuncture for headaches and migraines are effective in maintaining health and preventing headache reoccurrence. Acupuncture improves cerebral circulation, allowing the afflicted area to obtain sufficient blood flow, oxygen and nutrition.

Acupuncture for headaches and migraines can reduce the intensity and frequency of headaches and migraines as well as analgesic consumption, and is frequently effective in cases where individuals receive little pain relief from medication. Acupuncture activates the parasympathetic nervous system to decrease stress and treat the causes and symptoms that are unique to each individual. Headaches and migraines may be accompanied by stress and may be complicated by other health conditions causing pain such as degenerative arthritis, structural or chemical abnormalities in or around the brain, spine disease, and musculoskeletal dysfunction.

Acupuncture for headaches and migraines releases endorphins (natural painkillers) and stabilizes levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. After as few as 12 acupuncture for headaches and migraines treatment sessions, individuals experience fewer headaches and migraines. Acupuncture is also effective in the treatment of mixed headache disorders, in which tension, sinus and migraine headaches arise at different times and under different circumstances.
Although headaches and migraines are frequent health conditions leading to medical visits, allopathic treatment may be ineffective in pain management.

Acupuncture for headaches and migraines reduces occurrence of headaches by regulating the body’s flow of energy and reestablishing equilibrium. Holistic treatment programs for headaches and migraines often integrate acupuncture for headaches and migraines, Chinese herbal medicine and massage.
For more information about acupuncture for headaches and migraines call Dr. Richard Browne, Acupuncture Physician and Homeopath, at (305) 595-9500. For Oriental Medicine and Massage Therapy program information ask for Joe Calareso.

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