Auricular Therapy for Migraine

Battlefield Acupuncture for the Treatment of Chronic Migraines

“…While BFA is generally described as a potential treatment for acute and chronic pain and has mostly been studied in that capacity [9][10][11], this case illustrates the utility of BFA as a treatment modality for chronic migraines as well, especially when it is refractory to other treatments. There are a handful of studies that look at auricular acupuncture specifically in treating migraine-type symptoms [12] with conflicting results. BFA, as of now, is still poorly studied and requires much more research to further elucidate its mechanism, indications, dosage, and frequency, as well as its use in acute and chronic pain, musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain, and other types of headaches [13].…”