CHRONIC MIGRAINE & DAILY HEADACHE ACUPUNCTURE IN SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Adjunct Care for Persistent Headache After Evaluation

Chronic Migraine Treatment Options in Scottsdale

Chronic migraine and persistent daily headache are common reasons patients continue searching for care after medical evaluation. Many patients undergo imaging, neurology consultation, and medication trials, yet continue to experience frequent or disabling headaches.

When standard treatment provides partial relief or symptoms plateau, patients often look for additional treatment options for chronic migraine that can be used alongside medical care.

At Scottsdale Family Acupuncture, we provide adjunctive acupuncture care for chronic migraine and persistent headache disorders in coordination with ongoing medical management.

When Patients Seek Adjunctive Care for Headache

Patients commonly find our clinic after:

• Imaging is normal or unchanged

• Preventive or abortive medications provide incomplete relief

• Botox or injections help partially but not fully

• Headaches remain frequent, daily, or function-limiting

Common presentations include:

• Chronic migraine

• Daily or near-daily headache

• Cervicogenic headache components

• Post-viral or post-illness headache patterns

Patients often seek care when the treatment plan becomes long-term symptom management.

How Acupuncture Is Used as Adjunct Care for Migraine

Acupuncture is used in addition to medical care, not as a replacement. Adjunctive care may support:

• Trigeminal and cervical nerve modulation

• Neuromuscular regulation of head and neck structures

• Local circulation and inflammatory modulation

• Autonomic nervous system stabilization

Patients continue all prescribed medications and neurological care. Treatment is conservative and aligned with appropriate clinical boundaries.

Timing of Care

Patients may pursue adjunctive care:

• After neurological evaluation is complete

• When headaches persist despite medication trials

• During chronic or plateaued phases of migraine

Care is individualized based on symptom pattern and clinical history.

Safety and Scope

• Acupuncture is provided adjunctively

• Medical management is not altered

• Patients are screened prior to care

• Patients are referred back if headache patterns change, new neurological signs appear, or response is atypical

This page is informational only and does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.

Chronic Migraine Acupuncture in Scottsdale and Phoenix

Scottsdale Family Acupuncture focuses on neurological and inflammatory conditions, including chronic migraine and persistent headache disorders.

We regularly work with patients in Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix area seeking adjunctive care for ongoing headache symptoms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does acupuncture replace migraine medication?

No. Acupuncture is used alongside prescribed medical treatment and does not replace medications or neurological care.

Is acupuncture appropriate if imaging is normal?

Yes. Many patients with chronic migraine have normal imaging but persistent symptoms.

When do patients usually seek adjunctive care?

Patients often seek care when headaches remain frequent or disabling despite appropriate medical management.