Acupuncture is a treatment option for many different ailments, including headaches. It involves the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the body to relieve pain and tension. Acupuncture has been shown to be effective in treating chronic migraines, neck pain, and other types of headache.

Acupuncture can be a very effective treatment for headaches, and typically three sessions are needed to see significant improvement. Acupuncturists may use different techniques such as moxibustion (a heat therapy), shiatsu (finger pressure on the energy points), or electroacupuncture (meridian massage). All of these treatments aim to stimulate specific nerve pathways that are believed to be responsible for headache symptoms.
Once you've had your first two acupuncture sessions, it's important to keep track of how you're feeling. Note any changes in intensity, duration, location, or frequency of your headaches and continue seeing your acupuncturist until you no longer experience any problems. Sometimes gradual improvements over time will indicate that all six injections have been successful in treating your headache!After accessing your overall condition, we will let you know exactly where we will place acupuncture needles. You will get to ask any questions as well as take your time to feel comfortable.
Expect your first appointment to last between one and 1.5 hours, while follow-up visits last one hour each.

At Aches Away Toronto, of course!

Aches Away Toronto is conveniently located on Downtown Yonge Street in the College Park Neighbourhood. near College Subway Station.

South of us is the Eaton Centre, Ryerson University and the Financial District.

To our West, you can find Queens Park, University Health Network and the University of Toronto.

East side neighbours include Maple Leaf Gardens and Church St. Village.

On the North Side, we have the Yonge & Bloor Neighbourhood, Yorkville and the Annex.

We serve Patients in the downtown core and surrounding neighbourhoods but we also see patients from all over the Greater Toronto Area including Mississauga, East York, Brampton and Markham.

Acupuncture is not typically covered by insurance, but there are a few exceptions. For example, acupuncture may be covered if it is used as part of an overall treatment plan for migraines that was specifically recommended by your doctor. Additionally, certain forms of acupuncture (such as electrical stimulation) may be considered alternative therapies and therefore be covered under some plans.

After acupuncture, it's important to avoid activities that could cause pain or further inflammation in the area being treated. Some of these activities include dairy products, vigorous exercise, heavy lifting, and sun exposure.

Acupuncture does not release toxins, but some people may believe this to be the case because of the traditional use of Needle penetration along meridians in order to relieve pain and inflammation.