Headaches and migraines are common presentations in the acupuncturist's clinic. They can also be very rewarding to treat as they usually respond well to treatment giving substantial improvements to patient's quality of life.
There is a wealth of research into the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating headaches and migraines. Please follow the link below for research summarised on the Journal of Chinese Medicine site (www.jcm.co.uk).
http://www.jcm.co.uk/catalogue.php?catID=704&opener=0-691-704
I was pleased to see this included a study on the effectiveness of laser acupuncture, which I personally find to work well in this area of treatment.
