Over 47 million people in the U.S. experience migraines and use conventional medicine to alleviate the migraines and headaches. However, the medication might only offer short-term relief, so many have also turned to acupuncture to reduce the frequency of headaches. At Phase 1 Chiropractic in Lakewood Ranch, FL, we offer acupuncture as part of our treatment plan to help you experience relief and enhance healing. You can learn more about this method below:
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese technique that help heal thousands of pressure points across the body. Our chiropractor will place needles on isolated pressure points to relieve headaches.
At Phase 1 Chiropractic in Lakewood Ranch, FL, we utilize various techniques that are less invasive to treat patients. In addition to migraines, we also use acupuncture for the following:
- Weight loss
- Fertility
- Anxiety
- Back pain
- Sciatica
Acupuncture for Headaches
Acupuncture has been known to effectively alleviate tension in the head and neck, which causes headaches. The procedure is painless, but the patient may feel some slight discomfort. Our chiropractor begins by asking the patient to lie down on their stomach. After that, they place needles on various pressure points in the neck and head. This helps the circulatory system release endorphins and hormones. During the process, the headache is gradually reduced and ultimately fades away.
Patients who experience frequent headaches and migraines may need at least six to eight weekly acupuncture sessions to achieve lasting results. Acupuncture works well when the patient also maintains a healthy lifestyle. Our chiropractor can speak with you and suggest a fitness routine and a healthy diet plan that can help relieve headaches in the long term.
Benefits of Acupuncture for Headaches
The main goal of acupuncture is to help the body naturally heal. If you experience frequent tension headaches and migraines, acupuncture can offer the following:
- Relieves migraines and chronic pain when combined with other treatments
- Helps improve sleep in people whose circadian rhythm is unbalanced due to headaches
- Prevents nausea and vomiting symptoms in patients diagnosed with migraines
- Helps reduce the severity of headaches quickly
- Involves an intricate treatment technique that can target various health issues at once
- Has minimal side effects and is a low-risk treatment
Other general items acupuncture can help with include:
- Controls asthma attacks
- Alleviates menstrual cramps
- Enhances recovery after surgery
- Reduces and treats lower back pain and knee pain
- Reduces Osteoarthritis pain
- Lowers fatigue
- Reduces Tendinopathy symptoms
Contact us for an Appointment Today
If you are considering acupuncture to help relieve your headaches, let us help at Phase 1 Chiropractic in Lakewood Ranch, FL. We offer a holistic approach that can reduce your discomfort and improve your quality of life. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and to learn more about our treatments.