Acupuncture is one of the best-supported complementary treatments for migraines and chronic headaches, with multiple systematic reviews and meta-analyses confirming its effectiveness.
A Cochrane review found acupuncture may be a useful option alongside other approaches for migraine prevention. Our team at Rozelle Acupuncture has extensive experience in treating all types of headaches using a Chinese Medicine approach that identifies the specific pattern driving your condition.
In Chinese Medicine, headaches are understood through their location, quality, triggers, and accompanying symptoms, this detailed diagnostic picture allows us to create a targeted treatment plan rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. We commonly treat tension headaches, migraines with or without aura, cluster headaches, hormonal headaches, and headaches related to neck tension or stress.
Treatment typically combines acupuncture with cupping and Tuina to address muscle tension, alongside herbal medicine where appropriate. Some patients report a reduction in headache frequency over a course of treatment.