“Where are acupuncture needles placed for migraines?”
I want to get acupuncture for my migraines, which come very frequently for no clear reason. I went to the doctor for it but he only prescribed me medication that only works once in a while. Should I try acupuncture instead? Where are acupuncture needles placed for migraines?
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AcupuncturistMigraine
There are several causes of migraine headaches. Depend on etiology, acupuncture needles will place on different meridians and points. During your initial visit, your provider will inform the treatment plan including possible locations of point selection.
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A skilled acupuncturist will know immediately how to treat you once an evaluation has been made. In my practice, I use Dr. Tan's Balance Method, and no needle is ever placed in the area of pain. I achieve at least 85% success treating migraines and headaches with Dr. Tan's Balance Method acupuncture techniques.
Hope this helps.
Mari
Hope this helps.
Mari
Hello,
Acupuncture needles for migraines are placed in the back of the head around the base of your neck. We have many patients that come in for migraine relief that say that acupuncture is the best relief they have found.
Thank you,
Ashley Griffith
Acupuncture needles for migraines are placed in the back of the head around the base of your neck. We have many patients that come in for migraine relief that say that acupuncture is the best relief they have found.
Thank you,
Ashley Griffith
Acupuncture can help with migraines along with herbal medicines.
Yes, try acupuncture. It can help very much to relieve migraines. Depending on what pattern you’re showing will determine the needle placement. For each individual, it could show different patterns of disharmony.
Yes acupuncture can be very effective for managing migraines. The needles are placed all over the body and can include the head, but are not exclusively in the head for migraines. Exact placement will be determined by the specific pattern causing your migraines.
Thank you for your question.
Every practitioner may approach this treatment differently based on their extended study in the field of acupuncture and which style of acupuncture they study. It is my clinical experience that some of the most effective points I use for migraines with patients are in the hands and feet. Please note that there is much more to treat and diagnose with each patient as to what is the root cause of the headaches so other points likely would be addressed, too.
I hope this is helpful.
Every practitioner may approach this treatment differently based on their extended study in the field of acupuncture and which style of acupuncture they study. It is my clinical experience that some of the most effective points I use for migraines with patients are in the hands and feet. Please note that there is much more to treat and diagnose with each patient as to what is the root cause of the headaches so other points likely would be addressed, too.
I hope this is helpful.
I have had success using acupuncture & TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) to treat migraines and headaches. Usually with acupuncture, you will notice dependency on medication will lessen. Of course, it does depend on the cause of the headache/migraine. Sometimes it can be blood pressure related or menstrual cycle related, etc. That will determine which points will be best to have the most effective treatment, usually around the feet to help drain the energy down. If you are on prescribed meds, please ask your primary care physician to take into account your willingness to try acupuncture to help reduce the meds and don’t "cold turkey" it.
Live happy,
Michael
Live happy,
Michael
Hello,
We use various points on the body to treat migraines. Point selection depends on if the patient comes in with pain or not. We can use scalp points, hand points, feet, or legs according to the patient's body constitution diagnosis.
Thank you,
Jenny Dull-Frost
We use various points on the body to treat migraines. Point selection depends on if the patient comes in with pain or not. We can use scalp points, hand points, feet, or legs according to the patient's body constitution diagnosis.
Thank you,
Jenny Dull-Frost
Yes, try acupuncture.
I use a mirror image method so it depends on what part of the head is involved. I primarily use needles in the hand and feet.
Best of luck.
Dr. Cari
Best of luck.
Dr. Cari
Acupuncture needles are placed in specific points depending on the pattern that is showing up. Patterns relate to the organs in the body. Migraines can be related to various different organs, and a qualified acupuncturist can help to determine which patterns are present and which points to use. So, the answer to your question is: it depends. Acupuncture is highly effective to relieve headaches and I have helped many people completely eliminate migraines at my clinic.
Good morning,
Migraine headache has 4 differentiations. Every differentiation has different control points. You need to talk to your acupuncture practitioner.
David
Migraine headache has 4 differentiations. Every differentiation has different control points. You need to talk to your acupuncture practitioner.
David
This depends on different people and the location of the pain to determine the acupoints.
Acupuncture is commonly used successfully in the treatment of migraine headaches. The placement of the needles is determined by the root cause of the headache. When you meet with an acupuncturist for evaluation, you can discuss placement.
You may try acupuncture, but I will not be able to tell where the points would be since it depends on the etiology (reason) of the migraine.
Acupuncture is a very good tool to resolve many types of pain. Migraine is no different. We have to investigate what is causing this migraine.
As far as where the needles are placed, well, there are 365 classical points and many special points. Only after a consultation, we can think about needles or points.
Be well, be confident, we can help.
As far as where the needles are placed, well, there are 365 classical points and many special points. Only after a consultation, we can think about needles or points.
Be well, be confident, we can help.
Yes definitely! Usually needles are placed near the bottom of your thumb on both sides as well as on your lower legs.
Yes, acupuncture can release a lot of pain conditions. The acupuncture doctor will decide where to insert the acupuncture needles based on your Chinese medicine diagnosis. Needles can be placed on the local head area and some distal areas (hands, feet, etc.).
I believe you should get acupuncture for migraines. However, where do the migraines occur is the question. At the same time, not all migraines are the same. More information, looking at the tongue, and checking the pulse Chinese medicine-style will offer a better idea of how to treat.
Yes. Acupuncture promotes the free flow of blood by inserting of needles into the head and neck area. The procedure requires training and experience, so make sure to find a practitioner who is qualified for treatment.
Acupuncture can be very effective to help reduce and even prevent migraines, so I do suggest you try it if your medications are not helping. As to where the needles go, there is no standard answer because there is a variety of issues, from a Chinese medical stand, that lead to migraines. Different issues would call for different point selections. You will even get different points in different treatment sessions. Go find a licensed acupuncturist in your area to start treatments. Keep in mind that not all practitioners and patients click, so if your first acupuncturist isn't working out, you can find another who may help better.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Acupuncture can be very effective for treating an active migraine, as well as preventing future ones - with continued treatments. I use points all over the body, and very few in the head itself.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
Yes, you should try acupuncture instead. Usually, according to what type of migraines you have gotten, acupuncture needles might placed on the scalp, torso, or limbs.
Acupuncture can be very helpful in the treatment of migraines. Where the needles are placed, however, differs for everyone and in every treatment. Generally speaking, you have them all over your body to cover 2 aspects of treatment: the root (distal needling) which treats the reason why you're feeling the symptoms, and the branch (local techniques) which treats the symptoms.
Yes, acupuncture is very effective in treating migraines. Points utilized for migraines are often on the head and limbs.
If you've been to your doctor and have a clear head x-ray/CT/MRI, then yes, acupuncture can often be of great benefit for migraine sufferers.
Where the needles might be placed is a harder question to answer. In Chinese medical theory there are several reasons why you might be experiencing migraine or headache. Each of these reasons has a different treatment. On top of this, there are multiple different systems of acupuncture, each of which has a slightly different approach to needle placement.
Chinese medicine is a highly individualized approach, there aren't really treatment 'protocols' per se like there are in conventional medicine. This is one of the reasons why we're often so effective at treating issues where conventional medicine struggles.
Which brings me to my last point: when seeing a provider for acupuncture or Chinese medicine, you want someone who can diagnose your issue in Chinese medical terms and then apply needles and herbs to remedy that diagnosis. For the best results you need to see a licensed acupuncturist in your state. If you're outside CA, you can use NCCAOM.org's "Find a Practitioner" look up to get a list of local board certified and state licensed acupuncturists.
Where the needles might be placed is a harder question to answer. In Chinese medical theory there are several reasons why you might be experiencing migraine or headache. Each of these reasons has a different treatment. On top of this, there are multiple different systems of acupuncture, each of which has a slightly different approach to needle placement.
Chinese medicine is a highly individualized approach, there aren't really treatment 'protocols' per se like there are in conventional medicine. This is one of the reasons why we're often so effective at treating issues where conventional medicine struggles.
Which brings me to my last point: when seeing a provider for acupuncture or Chinese medicine, you want someone who can diagnose your issue in Chinese medical terms and then apply needles and herbs to remedy that diagnosis. For the best results you need to see a licensed acupuncturist in your state. If you're outside CA, you can use NCCAOM.org's "Find a Practitioner" look up to get a list of local board certified and state licensed acupuncturists.
