Bluesky Acupuncture

MIGRAINE

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WHAT IS MIGRAINE?

Migraine is one of the most common problems affecting almost 10% of the population. They are due to changes in the brain and surrounding blood vessels. It typically last from 4 to 72 hours and vary in frequency from daily to fewer than one per year.

HORMONES, chronic FATIGUE and STRESS are two most significant factors that cause migraines.

MIGRAINE SYMPTOMS

The symptoms vary from each person to person and not all of them have be present at the same time. It usually consists of five stages:

Prodrome: A variety of warnings can come before a migraine. These may consist of a change in mood (for example, feeling "high," irritable, or depressed) or a subtle change of sensation. Fatigue and muscle tension are also common.

Aura: In some people, changes in the cortex area of the brain cause changes in their sight, such as dark spots, colored spots, sparkles or ‘stars’, and zigzag lines. Numbness or tingling, weakness, and dizziness or vertigo (the feeling of everything spinning) can also happen.

Headache: The migraine pain involves head pain which can be quite severe. It is typically of throbbing nature and it can be aggravated by movement. The headache is usually one sided especially when the attack first starts. Nausea or vomiting may accompany the headache.

End: headache usually subsides with sleeping or resting with closed eyes in a dark room.

Postdrome: Loss of appetite concentration problems or fatigue may be present after the attack has ended.

HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE WORK?

Acupuncture can help in the treatment of migraine by regulating the nervous and circulatory system. By stimulating nerves located in muscles and other tissues, acupuncture leads to release of endorphins and other neurochumoral factors and changes the processing of pain in the brain and spinal cord.

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR TREATMENT

INTAKE CONSULTATION

Intake consultation lasts around 1 hour and includes the first treatment.

Comprehensive Health History: We will discuss about your medical history, lifestyle habits (diet, sleep, exercise), and emotional well-being.

Pulse and Tongue Diagnosis: Examination of your tongue and check your pulse on both wrists to assess your overall health, as these are important diagnostic tools in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

Discussion of Goals: We will discuss your reasons for seeking acupuncture and set clear goals for treatment.

Treatment Plan Creation: We will create a personalized treatment plan based on your health concerns, which may include acupuncture, herbal medicine, or other TCM modalities like cupping

FOLLOW-UP TREATMENTS

Follow-up treatments last around 45 minutes.
The acupuncture treatments are spaced out weekly and regularity is important especially in the beginning.
In addition to acupuncture, herbal supplements are also added to the program, if needed.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST

There are several treatment package options depending on the treatment plan necessary. Individual session payments are also possible.

10 acupuncture tr. 700 €

12 acupuncture tr. 800 €

20 acupuncture tr. 1200 €

I am a licensed member of the acupuncture association NVTCG Zhong, your treatment will be covered by most Dutch Health Insurance companies in case you have an additional alternative medicine package. Please check with insurance company if your personal package covers acupuncture treatments. Click here for more information.

I had a chronic back pain and headaches for months on daily basis. Even doctors or physioterapist could not find a solution how to"fix it".
Acupuncture at Blue Sky relieved my pain already after one session. Very nice friendly lady who genuinely help people. Highly recommended!Acupuncture at Blue Sky relieved my pain already after one session. Very nice friendly lady who genuinely help people. Highly recommended! Aneta Benova