Acupuncture is one of the Most Common and Most Effective Treatments for Migraines

July 27, 2015 - PRLog -- Migraines are painful, pulsating headaches that last from hours to even days. They can occur at any age and are more prevalent among women than men. Migraines may be so painful that one is unable to follow a normal routine or do usual activities.

Typical symptoms of a migraine include: a throbbing headache on one side of the head, nausea and vomiting, photophobia, fever, chills, aching, and sweating. Factors that can make a migraine worse, include: activity, light, noise, and odors. The pain from a migraine can also move from one side of the head to the other, or may be felt on both sides at the same time. Symptoms may vary from one person to another. Some people experience an aura before the migraine begins. When this occurs, one may see a halo of light around objects, wavy lines, or flashing lights. Additionally, they may feel tingling or numbness in their hands, arms, or face. The aura usually starts about 30 minutes before the headache.

Headaches are one of the most common conditions seen in many clinical practices, with migraines being at the top of the list. Acupuncture is one of the most common and most effective treatments for migraines.

Acupuncture works to relieve the frequency and severity of headache symptoms by treating the brain’s neural pathways and by altering the activity of the brain’s limbic system, which can control our perception of pain. It reduce the symptoms and of physical, emotional and mental stress, and it also helps to clear any blocked energy in the body that may be resulting in the headache itself.

Care must be taken when using migraine medication. Taking it too often may cause a dependency, so that when the medication is stopped, a new headache can manifest. This is called a rebound headache. If headache medication is required more than 2 days a week, or if more than 3 headaches are experienced in a month, it may be a good idea to speak to a doctor or visit a TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) practitioner.

PhysioMax Wellness in Burlington Ontario provides the best Acupuncture treatment for their patients. Our Acupuncturist Tom Kiroplis is very knowledgeable about Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Techniques for patients who are looking for natural treatments for their ailments and injuries. This multidisciplinary clinic in Burlington Ontario also provides Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, Chiropractic and Massage Therapy in order to tend to any kind of injuries. Please contact us or visit www. physiomaxwellness.ca for more detailed information.