You’re probably familiar with this scenario: the pain starts as a dull pressure behind the eyes or at the temples, then intensifies to the point where light becomes unbearable, concentration impossible, and even the slightest activity feels like a struggle. Chronic headaches and migraines aren’t just temporary nuisances. When they recur week after week, they eventually take a toll on every aspect of daily life. At Dr. Dong Clinic in Geneva, we use the’acupuncture to address the headaches and the migraines in a natural and sustainable way, by addressing the root cause of your pain.
The Cochrane Library, the world’s leading authority on medical evaluation, has published a systematic review concluding that acupuncture is at least as effective as preventive medication in reducing the number of migraine attacks, with the added benefit of causing no side effects. For tension headaches, another review shows that nearly half of the patients treated report a reduction of at least 50 % in the number of days with pain.
These solid results explain why more and more neurologists are recommending the’Acupuncture and Migraines as a complementary approach, particularly for patients who do not tolerate conventional treatments well or who wish to reduce their medication use.
In traditional Chinese medicine, a headache is never treated in isolation. It is always a sign of a deeper imbalance, and it is this imbalance that we seek to correct during the initial evaluation.
If your migraines are throbbing, often localized in the temples, and worsen with stress or frustration, they generally indicate a rise in Liver Yang. If the pain is constant, piercing, and always in the same spot, it points to blood stagnation. If you experience a dull ache or a sensation of heaviness or emptiness in your head toward the end of the day, this is often a sign of a lack of energy. And if your headaches come on suddenly with changes in the weather or exposure to air conditioning, it’s likely due to an invasion by external wind.
It is this nuanced interpretation that sets our approach apart in Acupuncture for Headaches rather than simply treating the pain: we don't mask the pain; we treat its source.
The treatment combines points located on the head and neck—which act directly on the painful area—with points located on the hands, feet, and forearms, which correct the underlying imbalance. This dual approach not only provides relief from the current episode but also gradually reduces the number of episodes over the course of several weeks.
We generally recommend one session per week at first, followed by gradually spacing out the sessions as results become more established. Most of our patients notice a significant improvement in their headache in four to six sessions of’acupuncture.
Depending on your profile, we can finalize the protocol. The Tui Na massage Massage of the neck and shoulders is particularly effective when headaches are caused by neck muscle tension. The suction cups help release tension in the upper back. The moxibustion provides valuable relief when headaches are accompanied by a lack of energy. And the’auriculotherapy offers you daily relief: seeds placed on reflex zones of the ear allow you to prolong the soothing effect at home, between appointments.
Write to us or give us a call. You can make an appointment by phone or online, 24 hours a day, via the contact form.
If you're already taking medication for your migraines, we won't ask you to stop taking it. The’acupuncture complements your coverage for migraine, not to replace it. Our practitioners are trained in both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine, which allows them to understand your current treatments and work safely with your neurologist or primary care physician.
Our clinic, located in Meyrin on the outskirts of Geneva, welcomes you to a calm and soothing environment. Our multilingual team takes the time to answer all your questions.
Do you suffer from headaches or migraines that come up too often? Schedule an appointment today by phone or through our contact form. The’acupuncture could very well be the turning point you've been waiting for to return to a pain-free life.
