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Acupuncture for migraines and headaches in Barcelona
If migraines or headaches are holding you back, acupuncture helps make attacks less frequent and less intense.
MigrainesHow it helps
How does acupuncture help migraines?
Acupuncture is used as a preventive treatment: the aim is to reduce the number and intensity of attacks. It is one of its most studied uses, and guidelines such as those of the UK’s NICE recommend it to prevent migraine and tension-type headache.
By regulating the nervous system and relaxing the neck and shoulder muscles, it acts on many of the triggers: tension, stress and poor sleep.
In Chinese Medicine, not all migraines are the same: some come from rising Liver Yang, others from tension, hormonal changes or exhaustion. That’s why treatment is always personalised.
Types
What we treat
We work with different types of headache:
- Migraine with or without aura
- Tension headache
- Menstrual migraine
- Stress headache
- Cervicogenic headache
- Teeth grinding and jaw tension
Your treatment
How we treat migraines
First visit
We talk about your history, symptoms and habits. I look at your tongue and take your pulse to make a Chinese Medicine diagnosis.
Tailored plan
I suggest an approximate number of sessions and combine the techniques that suit you best.
Treatment
Acupuncture to regulate the nervous system and relax the neck and shoulders, with Chinese herbs or dietary guidance if needed.
Follow-up
We review your progress at each session and adjust the plan.
A tip
Keep a headache diary
Noting when attacks happen, how long they last and what triggers them helps us track progress and adjust treatment. If your headaches are new or have changed a lot, see your doctor first.
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Migraines with Julia Valiente
Who will treat you
“I see the work of a therapist as a kind of investigation: finding the root of the problem is essential for the right diagnosis and treatment.”
- Graduate in Traditional Chinese Medicine (ISMET, Barcelona)
- Advanced Training in Acupuncture (Pompeu Fabra University)
- Naturopathic and Oriental dietetics (Institut Roger de Llúria)
Frequently asked questions
Questions about acupuncture and migraines
Any other questions? Message me on WhatsApp.
How many sessions will I need?
As a guide, 6 to 10 sessions, weekly at first and then further apart for maintenance.
Can I come during an attack?
Yes, acupuncture can also relieve the pain in the moment, although its main effect is preventive.
Can I keep taking my medication?
Yes. Acupuncture is compatible. Over time many people need fewer painkillers, but any change in medication is up to your doctor.
Does it hurt?
Most people feel only slight discomfort, and many feel nothing at all. The needles are very fine, sterile and single-use.
Do you work with health insurers?
No, this is a private practice and we don’t work with health insurance companies.
Want fewer migraines?
Book online in a minute or message me if you’d like to talk about your case first.