Don't go another day suffering with headaches or migraines without seeing our qualified Brisbane acupuncturist. We understand the terrible pain felt with a migraine or headache.You might suffer a constant headache during the day and night or experience an intermittent pounding pain in your head. Sometimes headaches might be felt as a result of tight muscles or eye strain from computer work, the food you have eaten or could even be related to a monthly cycle pain. Whatever the cause of your migraine our Chermside acupuncture team are ready to provide a consultation, treatment plan and acupuncture treatment. Our Brisbane Northside clinic is by appointment only. Appointments can be made online. We welcome email and SMS enquiries.
Acupuncture Migraine research findings summary
Acupuncture rated as 'effective' for migraine prophylaxis.
- Australian DVA (Department of Veteran's Affairs) review (1)
"Acupuncture seems to be at least as effective as conventional drug preventative therapy for migraines and is safe, long lasting and cost effective." (Da Silva 2015) (2)
"Adding acupuncture to symptomatic treatment of attacks reduces the frequency of headaches”.
- Cochrane Systematic Review (Linde et al, 2016). (3)
"Acupuncture effective for frequent episodic and chronic tension-type headaches"
- (Linde et al, 2016). (3)
- Australian DVA (Department of Veteran's Affairs) review (1)
"Acupuncture seems to be at least as effective as conventional drug preventative therapy for migraines and is safe, long lasting and cost effective." (Da Silva 2015) (2)
"Adding acupuncture to symptomatic treatment of attacks reduces the frequency of headaches”.
- Cochrane Systematic Review (Linde et al, 2016). (3)
"Acupuncture effective for frequent episodic and chronic tension-type headaches"
- (Linde et al, 2016). (3)
Can I claim acupuncture on my private health insurance?
All acupuncture services can be claimed immediately on your private health insurance. The Chermside Acupuncture clinic is equipped with HICAPS & EFTPOS facilities.
AcuBalance North Brisbane clinic has on the spot facility for private health fund claims
Sources:
(1) Biotext. Alternative therapies and Department of Veterans' Affairs Gold and White Card arrangements. In: Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs, editor: Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs; 2010.
(2) Da Silva AN. Acupuncture for migraine prevention. Headache. 2015 Mar;55(3):470-3.
(3) Linde, K Allais G, Brinkhause B, Fei Y, Mehring M Shin BC, et al. Acupuncture for the prevention of tension-type headache. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2016(6):CD001218
(5) Yang Y, Que Q, Ye X, Zheng G. Verum versus sham manual acupuncture for migraine: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials. Acupunct Med. 2016 Apr;34(2):76-83.
(1) Biotext. Alternative therapies and Department of Veterans' Affairs Gold and White Card arrangements. In: Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs, editor: Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs; 2010.
(2) Da Silva AN. Acupuncture for migraine prevention. Headache. 2015 Mar;55(3):470-3.
(3) Linde, K Allais G, Brinkhause B, Fei Y, Mehring M Shin BC, et al. Acupuncture for the prevention of tension-type headache. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2016(6):CD001218
(5) Yang Y, Que Q, Ye X, Zheng G. Verum versus sham manual acupuncture for migraine: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials. Acupunct Med. 2016 Apr;34(2):76-83.
0403 947 447