Acupuncture
for Migraine
A course of at least 6 acupuncture sessions for migraine prevention. Multiple Cochrane reviews and meta-analyses support acupuncture as at least as effective as prophylactic drug treatment with fewer side effects. Best evidence is for prevention rather than acute treatment.
How it works
Thought to modulate pain pathways via stimulation of specific acupoints, influencing serotonin, endorphin, and other neurotransmitter release. May also reduce cortical spreading depression — the neurological wave underlying migraine aura.
What to watch for
Seek a qualified and registered practitioner. In Australia, check AHPRA (ahpra.gov.au) for registered Chinese medicine practitioners. Best evidence is for prevention; not supported as an acute attack treatment.
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