How Acupuncture Can Help With Migraines

Do you suffer from frequent migraines? Acupuncture treatment provided by the medical practitioners at One Source Integrative Medicine in Florence, SC, can ease migraine pain and reduce the frequency of your migraines.

Treating Migraines With Acupuncture

Migraines aren't like any other headaches, which is why over-the-counter medication isn't very helpful. Prescription medication may dull your pain, but the drugs often cause side effects, including nausea and vomiting. Acupuncture offers a natural way to treat pain without any side effects.

During treatments, your acupuncturist places needles in your skin to relieve blockages of Qi, a vital life force that flows through your body in a system of pathways. Since the needles are only about as thick as hair, the treatment isn't painful. You'll probably only feel a slight ache or a little pressure when the needles are inserted.

Treatments restore balance to your body and are helpful for treating migraines and other painful conditions.

The Advantages of Acupuncture

Visiting the Florence, SC, medical office for acupuncture treatments offers many benefits, including:

• Increased Production of Your Body's Pain Relievers: Acupuncture treatment triggers the release of endorphins, hormones that naturally reduce pain.
• Changes to Brain Pain Centers: Treatments regulate the parts of brain that control and process pain.
• Less Nausea: Like many people who have migraines, you may experience nausea and vomiting, in addition to severe pain. Acupuncture offers an effective way to reduce nausea.
• Looser Muscles: Muscles in your neck, shoulders and upper back tend to tighten when you're experiencing migraine pain. Unfortunately, the tightness only leads to more pain. Acupuncture relaxes tight muscles, helping you feel better faster.
• Improved Blood Flow: Changes in blood flow to your brain during a migraine can worsen your pain. Acupuncture improves blood flow naturally and can help you keep pain under control.
• Reduce Inflammation: Treatments reduce inflammation throughout your body, including your head. Inflammation can play a part in many illnesses and conditions, including headaches, diabetes, heart disease, depression, cancer and dementia.

Treat your migraine pain with acupuncture. Call (843) 773-1444 to schedule an appointment with the Florence, SC, medical practitioners at One Source Integrative Medicine.