Acupuncture For Headaches

The pain that headaches and migraines cause is horrible. Anyone who suffers already knows. My 30 years experience shows that Acupuncture offers powerful relief without side effects. Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years as a widely accepted form of treatment for headaches. It is perfectly safe.

The basic foundation for Acupuncture is that there is a life energy flowing through the body which is called Qi. Qi flows through the body on channels known as meridians that connect to all of our major organs. Pain arises when there is a blockage in this Qi energy. Blockages occur either due to emotional issues, poor diet or drugs, trauma, sport injuries, accidents, surgery creating scar tissue, stress, or lack of exercise.

Points used to treat headaches are located all over the body. During the acupuncture treatment, tiny needles will be placed along your legs, arms, shoulders, ankles and face! You will probably not even feel the needles. It is very relaxing and most people either meditate or sleep during the 30 minute treatment. Most people feel like they are floating and get a good night’s sleep after the treatment.

There are many very positive scientific double blind studies showing the effectiveness of acupuncture. But above and beyond the science, it is common these days for insurance companies and doctors to refer many patients for Acupuncture! This, in and of itself is a huge statement as to it’s effectiveness.

Almost all insurance companies cover acupuncture now: Kaiser, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, United, CIGNA, Aetna, Worker’s Compensation, and all auto insurance companies.

By the way, and as a side note, the other thing that many doctors refer their patients to me for acupuncture are fertility treatments, insomnia, and lower back pain.

Patients are always asking me: “Dr. Martin, do you get acupuncture yourself?” And the answer is an emphtic YES! I not only go to a friend for acupuncture, but I’m needling myself all the time… WHY??? Because it WORKS!!!

Try it – you will like it!

*Acupuncture*

*Homeopathy*

*Chinese Herbal Medicine*

*Nutritional Counseling and Diet*

*12-Step Friendly*