“Where do they put acupuncture needles for migraines?”
I want to get acupuncture treatment for migraines. Where do they put acupuncture needles for migraines?
26 Answers
Acupuncture is a whole health therapy. We usually select points in the entire body based on the pattern of your migraine as well as your constitution.
Of course! Acupuncture is one of the best way to treat migraines and it depends what causes your migraines, everyone is different . For sure Li4 is a great point to relish the headache
The beauty and wisdom of acupuncture is that there are many pathways of points to choose from to address migraines. Traditionally the migraine points are located on the hands (LI 4) and feet ((GB 41); however, I use points on the neck (GB 20), ear, points close to the migraine like Yin Tang and Tai Yang too. Points are not enough in my clinical experience. Herbs are very effective and finding what triggers them are important. For example, some migraines are triggered by chocolate, some by fluorescent light, some by teeth grinding while you are sleeping, some by toxic build up of inflammation in the intestines.
There are many options for points to treat migraines. I most often use points in the hands, legs, and feet to treat migraines, however if a patient is uncomfortable with a certain area being needled other points can be used.
Lejla Fazlicic
Acupuncturist
Acupuncture has different protocols to treat migraine and it’s based on the meridian involved in the imbalance. Therefore the location of the points may be local and peripheral.
Good luck
Good luck
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The treatments of migraines through acupuncture points can be done proximal to where the pain actually is or even distally on the hands and feet as well.
There are more than 300 acupuncture points from the top of the head to the sole of the foot. An acupuncturist’s training, previous clinical experience, and style of treatment will determine which points are chosen. For information targeted to your unique case, ask your clinician during the visit.
There are many ways to approach migraines, but I find the most successful is in the cervical and the cervical and thoracic spine along with one on the top of the head, Du 20.
it's good with acupuncture for withdrawing medicine and reduce the pain
There are a number of different ways acupuncturists can go about treating migraines. Not knowing the specifics of your case I can only give you a general idea of where the needles will go. That being said, often times the hands, wrists, feet, legs, and scalp are very common areas for me to needle when treating migraines. I hope this info was helpful. Please let me know if there are any other ways I may help you!
Aloha!
Thank you for your question.
In acupuncture we don't treat the pathology but the root of the problem.
We will treat your whole body, so you probably will have needles around the
body, also in the head.
It all will depend on the assessment and your goals.
Best regards,
Melissa Pulicicchio
Thank you for your question.
In acupuncture we don't treat the pathology but the root of the problem.
We will treat your whole body, so you probably will have needles around the
body, also in the head.
It all will depend on the assessment and your goals.
Best regards,
Melissa Pulicicchio
Depends on where your migraine goes? Mostly on your hand and foot
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is very different from modern medicine: instead of diagnosing someone as having the flu or a cold, TCM will further differentiate as a ‘heat-related or ‘cold-related cold/flu. Sometimes even saying ‘wind’ is involved depending on the symptoms presented. The same goes for a migraine, thus placing the needles to treat migraine also depends on the symptoms presented and the practitioner’s diagnosis. A common acupuncture point to use, but not guaranteed, is He Gu (Large intestine 4) located before the webbing between the index fingers and the thumbs of the hands. Check with your primary to see if alternative medicine would be a good option for your condition - Live Happy, Michael
It depends on each case. As an acupuncturist I try to balance every treatment. Usually there will be some needles on your arms and legs. And probably some others on the muscles of the back off your neck.
But the best way of answering your question is if you schedule an appointment and we talk about your particular needs in person.
But the best way of answering your question is if you schedule an appointment and we talk about your particular needs in person.
The placement of the needles depends on the patient and the migraine pattern.
There are many ways to treat a migraine so If there is an area you are concerned about receiving acupuncture needles, other areas can be selected. Most needles would be placed on the limbs from the elbows and knees down. Depending on the presentation, needles might be placed on the head or face.
There are many ways to treat a migraine so If there is an area you are concerned about receiving acupuncture needles, other areas can be selected. Most needles would be placed on the limbs from the elbows and knees down. Depending on the presentation, needles might be placed on the head or face.
It depends on the root cause of the migraine, we might place on scalp, hands and feet, arms and legs. Please schedule a consultation with Dr. Zhangy text/call at 310-920-5997 and get treatment accordingly.
Without evaluating you I cannot answer this question. I recommend you see a good provider and get an evaluation to learn where poking is needed.
it depends on what is the reason for your migraines. I encourage you to book a session with your practitioner of choice to get help with relief.
There will be needles placed in multiple areas down the body, a majority on the face head and ears
There are points all over the migraine that could be used for migraines.
Well, usually they put needles on these points: Taiyang point, LI10,11 Lu5, GB7,8 BL2,GB10,11,21 LR2,3.
The needles are placed based on location of the headache, any other symptoms, and the character of the pulse and tongue.
Mr. Anthony James Lorenzo
Acupuncturist
Depends where the migraine is and where your body's energy is out of balance or blocked. Find a fully trained professional in Chinese medicine, possessing a master's degree AND 5+ years experience in this field. MDs, DOs, Chiropractors, and even Physical Therapists (dry needling) are able to do what looks like acupuncture (but isn't) with a couple weekends of training or less. I would NOT let any of these inadequately trained people NEAR ME. :-) Buyer Beware!
Every person is different. I use points all over the body to treat migraines.
Impossible to answer. There are two reasons why:
1. I don't know why *you* are experiencing migraines. Chinese medicine is individualized, which means that people may not be experiencing the same or similar symptoms for the same reason. We use a completely different diagnostic model and there's not nearly enough information provided for me to even hazard a guess as to why you're having migraines.
2. There are multiple different systems of acupuncture. These different systems often approach health issues in different ways and emphasize differing aspects of the Chinese diagnostic model. There is no guarantee that any other acupuncturist would choose to use the same points I might list.
If you're someone who has anxiety about the needles and where they might go, the best thing to do is go to NCCAOM.org and use their "Find a Practitioner" link. Get a list of local providers, call around to see who offers a free consult. Attend a few of these, meet the provider, let them give you a quick evaluation, and see how they might approach your issue. Then pick the one you are most comfortable with.
1. I don't know why *you* are experiencing migraines. Chinese medicine is individualized, which means that people may not be experiencing the same or similar symptoms for the same reason. We use a completely different diagnostic model and there's not nearly enough information provided for me to even hazard a guess as to why you're having migraines.
2. There are multiple different systems of acupuncture. These different systems often approach health issues in different ways and emphasize differing aspects of the Chinese diagnostic model. There is no guarantee that any other acupuncturist would choose to use the same points I might list.
If you're someone who has anxiety about the needles and where they might go, the best thing to do is go to NCCAOM.org and use their "Find a Practitioner" link. Get a list of local providers, call around to see who offers a free consult. Attend a few of these, meet the provider, let them give you a quick evaluation, and see how they might approach your issue. Then pick the one you are most comfortable with.
