Dr. Ajay Purohit, DTCM treats chronic migraines and headaches at Spectrum WellCare — 2295 S. Hiawassee Rd, MetroWest Orlando FL 32835. Insurance and VA benefits accepted. Call 407-347-5038.
Request a Free CallbackAcupuncture is used by some patients as part of a migraine-management plan. Research suggests it may help reduce migraine frequency for some people, but response varies. At Spectrum WellCare in Orlando, Dr. Ajay Purohit reviews your migraine pattern, triggers, health history and current treatment before recommending a plan.
Migraines can interrupt work, sleep, family time and daily activities. Some patients explore acupuncture as complementary care when recurring migraines or headaches continue despite their current management plan.
Acupuncture has been studied for migraine prevention. A 2016 Cochrane review reported reduced headache frequency when acupuncture was added to usual care. A 2020 randomized trial of people with episodic migraine without aura also reported fewer migraine days after a 20-session protocol. Study averages do not predict an individual result or replace prescribed migraine care.
At Spectrum WellCare, acupuncture in MetroWest Orlando may be combined with personalized Chinese herbal medicine for patients with frequent migraines when appropriate for their individual pattern.
Traditional Chinese Medicine identifies several distinct migraine patterns — each requiring different treatment:
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Request Free Callback →"I've had weekly migraines for 15 years. Since starting treatment I've had maybe 2 in the last 4 months. My neurologist is amazed."
Acupuncture is commonly used as part of a migraine-management plan. Treatment is individualized around headache frequency, triggers, neck tension, sleep, stress, and the Chinese medicine pattern identified during consultation.
Frequency depends on how often migraines occur and how you respond. Many treatment plans begin with consistent visits and adjust over time. Read more about how often acupuncture is used for migraines.
Dr. Purohit also evaluates recurring headaches, tension headaches, neck-related pain, and migraine patterns. The first visit helps determine whether acupuncture or another service is appropriate for your symptoms.
Point selection is individualized. Needles may be placed on areas such as the arms, hands, legs, feet, head or neck depending on symptoms and clinical evaluation. Treatment is not limited to the location of the headache.
Acupuncture needles are very fine. Some people notice a brief pinch, tingling, heaviness or dull sensation, while others report little discomfort. Technique can be adjusted based on comfort.
Acupuncture is often considered complementary care, not a replacement for prescribed migraine treatment. Tell Dr. Purohit about medications, supplements and other migraine therapies so care can be coordinated appropriately.
Some people use acupuncture alongside standard migraine care. Research suggests acupuncture may help reduce migraine frequency for certain patients, but it is not an instant or guaranteed migraine-relief treatment. Dr. AJ discusses your headache pattern and existing care before recommending a plan.
Migraine prevention may include identifying triggers, consistent sleep and meals, prescribed preventive medications, and other clinician-guided approaches. Acupuncture may be considered as a complementary option for some people; do not stop prescribed treatment without speaking to your clinician.
Seek urgent medical attention for a sudden severe headache, new weakness, confusion, fainting, or changes in vision or speech. New, worsening, or unusually frequent headaches also deserve medical evaluation.
Dr. Purohit has provided acupuncture care in Orlando since 2012. Request a free callback to discuss whether this approach may fit your migraine care plan.
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