Headaches

Richard receives referrals from ‘The Pain Clinic‘ at Southmead Hospital – A nationally recognised centre of excellence for pain management.

Headaches can dull your daily life and the spoil the enjoyment of leisure time.

Sometimes they can be caused by stuffy, noisy room conditions and are cleared by nothing more than a dose of fresh air. Others come in clusters with debilitating regularity.

In 1979 the World Health Organisation listed 40 major diseases and conditions that could find relief by acupuncture treatment. Headaches are included on this list.

Over the last 30 years, Richard has treated many people for the misery of regular headaches with great effect & delight all round.

If you’d like to talk to Richard about how acupuncture might help you personally, click here for contact and location information.

What will the Acupuncture treatment for Headaches be like?

For headaches, the acupuncture points used are in various parts of the body depending on which part of the head is affected and what the underlying cause of the headaches is.

The needles are incredibly fine and most people are not put off – in fact they are usually pleasantly surprised by how they enjoy the treatment.

The sensation of ‘needling’ is like pulling a hair out of your arm. Try it!

How many Acupuncture treatments?

How many acupuncture treatments will be required will depend on a number of factors: how long someone has had the headaches and how intense they are. Also lifestyle will have a bearing.

Why else to choose Acupuncture? :

• Very Low risk: Acupuncture is very safe when performed by a trained professional.
• Naturally calming: Many people feel deeply relaxed during or after treatment (often falling asleep during treatment).
• Drug-free: It helps the body heal without medication or potentially worrying side effects.
• Minimal discomfort: Needles are hair-thin and usually painless.
  
• Mild effects only: Rare side effects include slight redness or brief bruising.