Research points to acupuncture for headache prevention
A scientific review has revealed that acupuncture is an effective way to prevent headaches. *
The Cochrane Review looked at 6,736 acupuncture patients who had sought treatment due to headaches.
Following acupuncture courses of at least eight weeks, the reviewers found that patients suffered fewer headaches than those who only took painkillers. Acupuncture was also found to be better than preventive drugs in treating migraines.
Acupuncture is an Oriental therapy, which aims to improve the overall wellbeing of the patient rather than treat the symptoms directly. Fine needles are inserted into traditional ‘energy’ points on the patient’s skin to help stimulate the body’s own healing process.
Currently regarded as a ‘complementary’ therapy, it is thought that the findings by the Cochrane Review will lead to calls for acupuncture to be made more widely available on the NHS.
Modern acupuncturists do not concentrate solely on traditional acupuncture points, but it has transpired that acupuncture relying on non-traditional needle positions is as effective as the traditional form in preventing tension headaches.
Westfield Health has developed a range of benefits to help its policyholders manage the stresses and strains of everyday life. A therapy treatment benefit is available on most plans, which offers money back towards the cost of acupuncture, as well as physiotherapy, osteopathy and chiropractic treatment.
Acupuncture can help to tackle conditions ranging from musculoskeletal disorders to stress, anxiety and phobias.
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