Headaches are never fun, let alone migraine headaches. Unfortunately there are far too many people that suffer from migraines. The American Migraine Association of America reports that a quarter of every household has someone in it who suffers from migraines, comprising of about 12 percent of the population of approximately 36 million Americans.
The American Migraine Association also reported that men are three times more likely to experience migraines than women, but that roughly 30 percent of women are affected by migraines throughout their lifetime. This same association defines chronic migraines as spanning for at least 15 days per month for the past six months.
Migraines are so problematic that the migraine made the list as one of the 20 most disabling medical illnesses in the world, according to the World Health Organization. The Mayo Clinic states that the symptoms of migraines often include the following: vomiting, nausea and extreme sensitivity to light and sounds. Those who suffer from these types of headaches could experience significant and sharp pain for hours and days that is so intense that all one can think about is seeking a quiet and dark place to rest.
While there is no known cure for migraines, there are a variety of treatments that try to limit the frequency of these types of headaches. Acupuncture is one such treatment option that is available, which has yielded positive results and feedback. Those suffering from migraines should consider acupuncture in Brampton as an option to treat them.
Invented in China centuries ago, acupuncture is a treatment in which needles are inserted at various stimulation points of the body to better encourage the body to heal itself and to improve functioning. Defined as acupuncture points, these are located along channels of energy and run throughout the body. One of the more documented benefits of using acupuncture to treat migraines is that, unlike some medicine and traditional treatments, acupuncture has no associated side effects or risks.
Many practitioners and patients believe a big reason why acupuncture is successful in treating migraines and reducing the pain of these types of headaches is due to the increase in blood flow to the head that is a result of the insertion of the needles at pressure points. These pressure points lead to a stimulation of the nervous system, which releases chemicals in the brain, spinal cord and muscles to influence the body’s internal regulating system.
In fact, the Canadian Medical Association Journal published the results of a 2012 study in which 500 adults who were treated for migraines with acupuncture therapy reported that they experienced a reduction in migraine attacks!
Acupuncture treatment also has been known to decrease muscle tension and stress, which can help limit migraines. Just like the national trend, acupuncture in Brampton has risen in popularity among people who suffer from migraine headaches.
If you’re someone who suffers from migraines and are tired of being totally disabled by them when they strike, giving acupuncture a try might just be the best thing you’ve done for your health in a long time!