Anyone up for a "needle nap?" In episode 7 of This Headache Journey, we explore acupuncture for headache and migraine relief.

Adam Flaherty shares his personal experiences with acupuncture which span many years. He describes the sensation and the results he's gotten from committing to recurring acupuncture sessions.

Additionally, he sits down with Emily Pendergast, a licensed acupuncturist at Wild Roots Acupuncture and Wellness in Dover, New Hampshire, to demystify what acupuncture really is, and how it can help to reduce the frequency and intensity of chronic headaches and migraines.

Topics include:

• What acupuncture is—through both the lens of traditional Chinese medicine and modern Western science

• What a typical acupuncture session looks like

• What the needle injections really feel like

• How treatments are individualized for each person, especially when it comes to headaches and migraine

• How acupuncture works differently from (and sometimes overlaps with) dry needling and trigger point injections

• Treatment schedules, and why consistency matters

• Who benefits most from acupuncture

• Other conditions acupuncture can help with, from sleep and emotional wellness to allergies, hormonal balance, and preventive health

Who else do you know who suffers from chronic headaches or migraine? Do them a favor by sharing this episode with them. It could literally change their life!

Learn more about Emily Pendergast and Wild Roots at http://www.wildrootsnh.org/

Season 1 of This Headache Journey in sponsored by gammaCore™ Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulator

The content of this episode does not constitute medical advice and should be discussed with your own healthcare provider before acting on it.

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