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Acupuncture for Migraines in Sheffield
When migraine keeps interrupting work, plans and time with family, fewer headache days can make a real difference. Our Sheffield team offers personalised acupuncture with a clear focus on reducing migraine frequency and its impact on daily life.
"I feel like I have my life back and can now plan for the future…Treatment is brilliant, professional and relaxing" Charlotte, migraine patient
Integrated healthcare
Migraine + tension headache support
NICE includes up to 10 sessions over 5 to 8 weeks for migraine prevention when specified preventive medicines have not worked, are not tolerated or are unsuitable. We discuss your history and track headache days and attack severity with a diary.
Read more about how we have helped migraines with acupuncture in this patient testimonial.
How does acupuncture work for migraines?
Can acupuncture reduce migraine frequency?
In four trials included in a Cochrane review, 41 in 100 people receiving acupuncture alongside usual care had headache frequency at least halved, compared with 17 in 100 receiving usual care alone. These findings concern migraine prevention over a course of treatment.
How does it compare with sham treatment?
Across 15 trials, headache frequency halved in 50 in 100 people receiving acupuncture and 41 in 100 receiving sham acupuncture. The smaller difference between these groups helps explain why both the treatment and its context matter.
How many sessions are recommended?
We use a headache diary to track migraine days, attack severity, medication use and disruption to daily life, then review your response.
Acupuncture for migraines: the evidence
A Cochrane review found that adding acupuncture to usual care can reduce episodic migraine frequency. It also found a smaller benefit compared with sham acupuncture.
NICE recommends considering up to 10 sessions over 5 to 8 weeks for migraine prevention when propranolol, topiramate and amitriptyline have not worked, are not tolerated or are unsuitable. NICE also includes acupuncture as an option for chronic tension-type headache.
NICE headache guidance | Our migraine patient stories
From our patients
“The frequency of my migraines reduced dramatically”
Charlotte Yaxley, Life + Lemons patient
Read Charlotte’s full experience and other migraine patient stories.
What to expect from your Sheffield appointment
Your first appointment includes your headache history, medication and goals, followed by treatment where appropriate. You can begin with one appointment; migraine prevention is usually reviewed over a course.
Fine, sterile, single-use needles are used and treatment is adapted to your comfort. Bring an existing headache diary if you have one.
A sudden, extremely severe headache or headache with new weakness, confusion, vision loss, fever or stiff neck needs urgent medical assessment.
Degree qualified, TCM Acupuncturists in Sheffield
Our general acupuncture appointments are available for sleep, stress, headaches and wider wellbeing.
Tahir Carter is degree qualified and a British Acupuncture Council member. His new-patient appointment is 60 minutes at £65. Hannah Dickinson, our senior acupuncturist, offers general acupuncture with existing-patient sessions at £75.
Visit us at 121a Psalter Lane, Nether Edge, Sheffield S11 8YR.
Book your first appointment with Tahir, £65 Meet our practitioners