Dr Maggie Ju Acupuncture London Chelsea, North Kensington, Notting Hill, and Richmond

Tension-type headaches are the most prevalent form of headaches, occurring frequently and having a detrimental impact on a patient's quality of life. On the other hand, migraines are severe and episodic in nature. Extensive systematic reviews and meta-analyses have consistently shown that acupuncture provides significant relief in terms of reducing pain intensity and frequency of headache attacks when compared to standard care, medical management, and sham acupuncture. Acupuncture plays a pivotal role in the treatment and prevention of tension-type headaches, migraines, and other chronic headache disorders. Its effectiveness has been well-documented in various studies, highlighting its potential as an alternative therapeutic option. Additionally, cost-effectiveness analyses conducted in the United Kingdom and Germany have indicated that acupuncture is a viable and economically feasible treatment choice within these countries. Recognizing its therapeutic benefits, the European Feder...

Migraine is a common neurological disorder affecting millions of people around the world. The condition is characterized by recurrent headaches, often accompanied by other symptoms such as sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, and vomiting. The exact cause of migraine is not well understood, but it is believed to be related to the activation of the trigeminovascular system, which triggers an inflammatory response that results in pain and other symptoms. In recent years, acupuncture has emerged as a promising non-pharmacological treatment for migraine. Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to treat a wide range of conditions, including pain, anxiety, and depression. Several studies have investigated the effectiveness of acupuncture for the treatment of migraine. One review analyzed data from 40 trials involving different types of migraine, including migraine without aura, chronic migraine, pediatric migraine, pure menstrual and menstrually related migraine, and acute migrai...