NICE Recommends Acupuncture for Headaches
Chronic headaches, migraines and neck pain are common health concerns and I see many patients with these conditions. Modern stressful lifestyle habits of sitting at a computer for hours, driving long distances, lack of exercise and dehydration are frequent triggers and often, people become reliant on over the counter painkillers to get through their day. Acupuncture is proven to be an effective solution for headaches and neck pain and NICE (National Institute for Health & Care Excellence) has now included acupuncture as a recommended treatment for this condition. Painkillers can cause headaches! In their recommendations, NICE has also noted how the overuse of painkillers is actually one of the most common causes of headaches. Taking aspirin, paracetamol or...
