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You can feel it hours beforehand.
A pressure in the head. Light becomes unpleasant. Sounds suddenly feel too loud. Sometimes a migraine announces itself with an aura, sometimes it strikes you seemingly out of nowhere.
Some days you have to cancel appointments, retreat to a dark room, or hope that medication works quickly enough. Perhaps these attacks have been with you for years, and you've learned to structure your daily life around them.
Perhaps you have already tried various therapies. The medication temporarily relieves the symptoms – but the next attack still comes.
If this sounds familiar, you're not alone.
Symptoms
Migraines can manifest differently in each person. Patients often report the following:
One-sided or two-sided headaches
Pulsating or throbbing pain
Light sensitivity
Noise sensitivity
Nausea or vomiting
Visual disturbances (aura)
dizziness
Concentration problems
Exhaustion before or after an attack
Recurring headache episodes
Possible medical diagnoses
Headaches can have various causes. Common diagnoses include:
Migraine with aura
Migraine without aura
Chronic migraine
Tension headaches
Medication-induced headaches
Cervicogenic headaches
A medical examination is important to rule out serious causes and to make the correct diagnosis.
Even when the diagnosis is confirmed, the question often remains as to why migraines keep recurring and why some people continue to suffer from attacks despite various treatments.
My approach
Migraine is far more than just a headache.
In my experience, treating only the symptoms is often insufficient. The crucial question is why the nervous system repeatedly enters a state that can trigger migraines.
Therefore, with the 5XPain™ method, I consider not only the pain itself, but also the interplay of the nervous system, regulation, and the individual reaction patterns of your body.
The aim of the treatment is to support the body in returning to a regulated state and to promote natural regulatory processes.
Many patients report experiencing deep relaxation, a clearer head, or a feeling of inner pressure being released during treatment.
The body doesn't heal because the pain disappears. The pain disappears when the body is able to regulate itself again.
What can change again
When migraines occur less frequently or less intensely, often much more than just the headache changes.
Many patients report that they are experiencing:
They can plan their daily lives more reliably.
participate in family activities
work more concentrated
to do sports
Enjoy travel
less fear of the next attack
sleep more restfully
Experience a better quality of life
Because often it's not just the migraine itself that's stressful – but the constant uncertainty about when the next attack will begin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can acupuncture help with migraines?
Many people with migraines use acupuncture as a complement to their medical treatment. We will discuss whether this approach is suitable for you during our initial consultation.
Do I need to stop taking my medication?
Book an appointment
Migraines don't have to permanently control your everyday life.
If you would like to find out whether the 5XPain™ method is also suitable for your ailments, I look forward to meeting you in person.