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Research on acupuncture suggests it may help relieve pain, including from migraine and headaches, and reduce the frequency of migraine episodes.

Acupuncture is a component of traditional Chinese medicine that involves a licensed professional inserting very thin needles into pressure points on the body.

While research and opinion in the medical community on the effectiveness of acupuncture are mixed, research suggests a possible benefit for pain relief.

The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NICCH) notesTrusted Source that researchers don’t fully understand how acupuncture may work for pain relief but that the benefits may come from an effect on the nervous system.

Continue reading to learn about the possible benefits of acupuncture for migraine and headaches and how to find a licensed acupuncture professional to give it a try.