Migraines or Headaches?
Our Brisbane acupuncturists 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 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 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 Summary
The Australian DVA (Department of Veteran's Affairs) review on acupuncture rated acupuncture as 'effective' for migraine prophylaxis. (1)
The latest Cochrane Systematic Review on migraine found that “adding acupuncture to symptomatic treatment of attacks reduces the frequency of headaches”. Linde et al also found that 16 treatments produced significantly better results for migraine prevention than 12 treatments (Linde et al, 2016). (3)
The latest Cochrane Systematic Review on migraine found that “adding acupuncture to symptomatic treatment of attacks reduces the frequency of headaches”. Linde et al also found that 16 treatments produced significantly better results for migraine prevention than 12 treatments (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) McDonald J, Janz S. 2017 The Acupuncture Evidence Project: A Comparative Literature Review (Revised Edition). Brisbane: Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
(4) 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) McDonald J, Janz S. 2017 The Acupuncture Evidence Project: A Comparative Literature Review (Revised Edition). Brisbane: Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
(4) 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.
