Acupuncture May Reduce Chronic Tension Headaches

A study says acupuncture treatments, which involve small needles placed in the body, offer an effective alternative.

People who experience chronic tension headaches may find relief in the ancient chinese practice of acupuncture. According to new research published by the American Academy of Neurology, two months of acupuncture treatments can provide relief to tension headache sufferers for at least 8 months. Tension headaches involve tightening on both sides of the head with varied intensity…and are classified as chronic when they occur at least 15 days per month. They can be difficult to treat and medications to treat them can have multiple side effects. The study says acupuncture treatments, which involve small needles placed in the body, offer an effective alternative.