Migraine Headache Relief

Natural Treatments for Migraine and Headache Pain

Are you plagued by chronic headaches? More than 45 million Americans (one in six) suffer from

chronic headaches, 20 million of whom are women. Scientific research shows that acupuncture

can be more effective than medication in reducing the severity and frequency of chronic headaches.

The pain that headache and migraine sufferers endure can impact every aspect of their lives. A

widely accepted form of treatment for headaches, acupuncture can offer powerful relief without the

side effects that prescription and over-the-counter drugs can cause. Headaches and migraines, as

well as their underlying causes have been treated successfully with acupuncture and Oriental medicine

for thousands of years. Acupuncture and Oriental medicine can be used alone in the management and

treatment of headaches, or as part of a comprehensive treatment program that can include

acupuncture modalities such as electric stimulation, moxibustion, cupping and gua sha along with

herbal remedies.

We are excited to announce that Health Pointe Jacksonville now combines these treatments with

homeopathic trigger point injections for a very effective treatment for quick relief of migraine

pain!

The length, number and frequency of treatments will vary. Typical treatments last approximately

30-45 minutes, with the patient being treated one or two times a week. Some headaches, migraines

and related symptoms are relieved after the first treatment, while more severe or chronic ailments

often require multiple treatments.

Do you or someone you know suffer from headaches or migraines? Call today

find out how acupuncture and Oriental medicine can help you!

Headaches Dramatically Reduced by Acupuncture

Since the early seventies, studies around the globe have suggested that not only is acupuncture is an

effective treatment for migraines and headaches, but is cost effective. Researchers at Duke University

Medical Center analyzed the results of more than 30 studies on acupuncture as a pain reliever for a

variety of ailments, including chronic headaches. They found that acupuncture decreases pain with

fewer side-effects and can be less expensive than medication. Researchers also found that using

acupuncture as an alternative for pain relief also reduced the need for post-operative pain medications.

Not to mention, The World Health Organization (WHO) lists acupuncture as a viable treatment for

57 conditions, including headache and migraine relief. So you can see acupuncture is a very well

researched therapeutic modality that offers fantastic pain relief!

Homeopathic  Trigger Point Injections for Migraines

Injections for migraines provides an intense delivery of medication to the body for fast acting pain

relief that is especially useful if the patient isn’t responding to other medications. Many physicians

now provide cortisone injections for pain relief. But long term use of corticosteroids have negative

side effects to the body with long term use. At Health Pointe Jacksonville, we use a couple of plant

based homeopathic FDA approved serums to provide quick pain relief including:

Sarapin: Sarapin, a natural anti-inflammatory, is a sterile aqueous solution derived from the

Pitcher Plant (Serracenia purpurea) and has been clinically proven to be an effective treatment

for pain relief without adverse the side effects of steroids  and other medications. The Pitcher

Plant extract is FDA approved and documented to have a direct effect on the body’s sensory

nerves (the ones that feel pain), but no effect on the motor nerves (function and movement).

Sarapin has been used extensively in a clinical setting to relieve muscle and nerve pain for over

70 years.

 Traumeel: Traumeel injections are highly sought after homeopathic treatment for conditions that

cause painful inflammation. Traumeel is another botanical extract made primarily of arnica

montana root. These injections are also very beneficial in treating a variety of pain conditions

including soft tissue injuries

 Neuralgo Rheum: Neuralgo Rheum injectable solution is best utilized for the relief of

neuropathic pain (nerve pain), rheumatism of soft tissue, and arthritic conditions. When

combined with Traumeel, the uses are unlimited in pain management.

The result is quick pain relief in just one treatment! Long term migraine sufferers may require

more than one treatment for long term benefit, but with each treatment the pain is less intense and

the frequency of migraine headaches is minimized. Come see for yourself just how quick we can

manage your pain. Naturally.

Massage Therapy

Many people also respond very well to manual therapies such as massage in conjunction with their

acupuncture treatments for headache pain and related symptoms. Depending on the severity and

frequency of your headaches your therapist may use a variety of techniques including neuro-

muscular therapy, myofascial release, and reflexology. Because massage therapy relaxes tense

muscles, relieves muscle spasms, improves blood flow and aids in relaxation it can be helpful in

relieving pain of both tension and vascular headaches.

7 Healthy Habits of Headache Sufferers

Headache sufferers can reduce the intensity and frequency of their headaches or migraine episodes

by following a few simple steps:

 Staying Healthy

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