Acupuncture Prevention of Migraine
Dr. Lara Aitken
Master Life/Health coach, Hypnotherapist, Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Functional Medicine Practitioner
A 2009 study first published in The Cochrane Review was revisited in 2016 to determine the effectiveness acupuncture has on preventing migraines. Both studies looked to investigate whether acupuncture is more effective than routine treatments of headaches, more effective than placebo acupuncture and just as effective in reducing headaches as a normal treatment with drugs would be.
The researchers decided to build upon their 2009 study with new findings and current information.
By searching the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials amongst other
databases they were able to come up with enough information to create an
efficient study.
After checking for the eligibility of all the data, the researchers were able to
determine what kind of responses acupuncture gave those seeking treatment
for migraines.
The main results indicated that out of the 22 trials selected, substantial evidence
was shown proving that acupuncture can help and be a valuable remedy for
migraines. The study determined that a course of acupuncture lasting at least
six sessions can be beneficial for those experiencing chronic migraines.
So in addition to taking prophylactic drugs for your headache you should
consider going in for routinely acupuncture appointments
as well, in order to reduce your chance of experiencing
severe and chronic migraines.
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