How Does Acupuncture Treat Migraines and Headaches?
Migraine is a neurological disorder that, according to the Migraine Research Foundation, is the world’s eighth most debilitating condition. One of the most prevalent forms of vascular headaches is tension headache. Severe pain on one or both sides of the head, an upset stomach, and occasionally blurred vision are the most common symptoms of a […]
What is Express Acupuncture?
Over the past decade of practice, Dr. Alexander Ezzati has treated thousands of patients using Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Herbs. Using extensive knowledge and experience practicing in the US and China, Dr. Ezzati started testing a shorter treatment method for certain health problems. It is a method that has taken him years to master and […]
Neck Exercises for Headaches, Migraines and Neck/Shoulder Pain Located in Sherman Oaks adjacent Acupuncture Clinic
There are many things that may cause head, neck and shoulder pain. One of the main things are the increasing use of TV’s, computers, and smartphones/tablets. Using these devices leads people to take on a more slumped posture which causes more tension and stress on the neck and shoulders, increasing chances of pain, headaches/migraines. The […]
Extraordinary Acupuncture Channels for Serious Conditions
In addition to the 12 main acupuncture meridians that flow along the surface of the body, there are also deeper channels of energy in the body called the Extraordinary Vessels. You can understand the relationship between the primary acupuncture channels and the Extraordinary Vessels by thinking about what happens when it rains: first, small ditches […]
Research: Acupuncture For Migraines and Pain
In a 2017 study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, researchers tested the efficacy of regular acupuncture treatments as a preventative measure to reduce the number of migraine headaches their subjects experienced. From a group of 249 participants, ages 18 – 65 years old, the researchers split up the participants into three groups. One group received […]
How Acupuncture Treats Tension, Cluster, Sinus Headaches and Migraines.
There are four main types of headache: tension, cluster, sinus and migraine. And, there are varying triggers for these headaches, such as food, stress, hormones, dehydration and weather. Fortunately, eliminating the triggers and finding natural ways to prevent and help an ongoing headache are possible. One of the most natural, pain free, drug free, and […]
How Acupuncture Treats Migraines
Migraine headaches are a bit of mystery to the medical world. This ailment tends to be poorly understood and frequently undiagnosed and under-treated. According to the Migraine Research Foundation, this neurological disease affects nearly 39 million Americans. Migraines are characterized by severe, throbbing pain usually found on only one side of the head. Migraine headaches […]
Five Natural Ways Acupuncture Can Treat Migraines
Many people get a migraine now and then, approximately 37 million Americans suffer with migraines. And usually they can be cleared up quickly with over-the-counter medication or other treatment method. However, that does not target the root of the issues which are causing the migraines and or headaches. At Balance Within located in encino our […]
How Acupuncture helps with Chronic Headaches and Migraines
Q: Does Acupuncture help or treat migraines and headaches? A: Yes! Acupuncture treats headaches and migraines very well. They are actually quite easy to treat and results can be seen with only 3-5 treatments. Q: How many treatments do I need to see a change in my migraines? A: Typically anywhere between 3-5 treatments you […]
What You Need to Know About Migraines and Acupuncture
One of the most frequent questions I get as an acupuncturist is whether or not acupuncture can effectively treat migraines. The person asking is either plagued by the headaches themselves, or someone they know and love gets migraines. I have treated many patients who suffer from headaches, but migraines are in a league all of […]
