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Acupuncture for Headaches or Migraines

Chances are you, or someone you know, in Scottsdale or Paradise Valley suffers from chronic headaches or migraines. A 2024 PubMed study review estimates U.S. migraine sufferers to be at “5.6% to 7.2% for men, 17.1% to 19.2% for women”.i And, according to John Hopkins Medicine, it is estimated that nearly 20 percent of children and teens experience migraine headaches, starting at age 7.

When I hear those numbers, I think, that shouldn’t be! Standard over-the-counter or prescribed medicines primarily focus on alleviating pain. Some medications are used to prevent occurrence but have a less than a 50% success rate. All medications come with side effects, some significant, and eventual damage to the liver and kidneys.

Did you know that acupuncture works better for headaches and migraines than current medications and without the side effects? According to a 2020 PubMed study from the National Institutes of Health, 57% of patients who received acupuncture had a reduction in migraines of at least 50%. This can be compared with 46% of patients who received medication. That’s a greater reduction without the side effects.

"I've lived with anxiety and depression for many years. It's difficult to feel motivated, even to do the things I love. I also have Fibromyalgia which exacerbates the problem causing aches, foggy head and fatigue. There are times when I can't get out of bed. I've tried many anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medications, but still didn’t feel as good as I know I could. I was skeptical that acupuncture would help. After my first treatment, I felt relaxed and less anxious. After several weeks of treatment, I am sleeping better, have more energy and I'm now working. Acupuncture has made a big difference in my life. Linda has been a great help to me, making me feel relaxed and comfortable to receive treatment. I look forward to continued treatments and starting herbs." -F.E.

Alternative Holistic Treatment for Headaches and Migraines

When my patients come to see me for headache or migraine, I’m often able to resolve their pain in the first 15 minutes. More importantly, my treatments reduce recurrent headache or migraine by 50% to 75%. Why? Because we get to the bottom of why they get them in the first place. Headaches and migraines can be caused by many factors, often a combination of things. Lack of sleep, viruses, sinus issues, hormones, allergies, stress, neck or jaw tension and digestion can all play a role.

My treatments are tailored to the patient’s specific condition and indications, so we get to the root of the problem. And there are added health benefits. My patients sleep better, their TMJ improves, they have more energy and are less stressed. They are overall healthier and happier.

If you want a natural, safe and effective way to treat headaches and migraines, call or text for a free consultation.