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Research shows acupuncture beneficial for migraine sufferers 13.04.2007
Published:2010-06-28
Acupuncture can help Migraine by:
Reducing the frequency and intensity of headaches in many patients
Reducing the use of medication
Reducing the number of sick days taken
Showing a success rate of 50-80% comparable to the results of medication but without the side effects
Offering an effective preventative treatment for migraine
The results of a very large clinical trial (Vickers et al 2004)) in the UK as published in the BMJ Pain, score: 34% improvement in the acupuncture group versus 16% for standard medical treatment (significant difference).
After receiving acupuncture patients had 22 fewer days of headache per year, made 25% fewer visits to the GP, and used 15% less medication.