Migraine is a neurological condition that causes painful headaches, usually on one side of the head. In connection with the headache, you may also have symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound.
Those who suffer from recurrent migraines are often greatly affected in their everyday lives. For some, the symptoms can last for a whole day. So it is not surprising that there is a great interest in finding effective treatment options.
In the last 10 years, a lot has been written about the so-called "Migraine piercing", which is when a Daith piercing is meant. The idea of the Daith piercing as pain relief is that it should hit a pressure point and has its origins in ancient Chinese medicine based on acupuncture. The blood vessels that are around the piercing are opened up and provide increased blood flow to the specific area, this should relieve the pressure and tension that many people experience causing the pain. It is important to get your piercing done by a professional piercer because they know the anatomy of the body and can therefore hit the right pressure point.
Many people claim to experience relief from migraines and headaches, which is probably due to the stimulation of a pressure point similar to acupuncture. However, there is a lack of scientific evidence, the effect may be placebo and/or temporary. It is a popular alternative method, but not a guaranteed medical treatment.