How Does Acupuncture Help Cure Headaches and Migraines?
Acupuncture involves the insertion of fine needles into specific pressure points on the body which stimulates the nerves and helps blood flow throughout the body. Blood flow in the tissues increases when the small vessels around the area of the needle dilate. The pain of a migraine may be associated with the dilation of blood vessels in the head, increasing circulation in this area can worsen the patient’s symptoms. At New York AcuHealth, they created a unique way to treat a migraine. They use points in the lower body which don’t worsen the symptoms of a migraine instead of laying on your back they have you lay on your side which also prevents excess dilation of blood vessels to also help