Professor's experience of acupuncture for migraine based on different stages and types / 中国针灸

ABSTRACT

By using the methods of experience summary and case report, professor's clinical experience of acupuncture for migraine was summarized.Professorproposed the different acupuncture plans should be established according to the active stage and remission stage of migraine; in the active stage acupuncture should be applied at gallbladder meridian with penetration needling technique to reinforce the stimulation intensity; in the remission stage the aim was to regulateand back-points should be emphasized.In addition, attention should be paid on acupuncture technique and preventive treatment.For menstruation-type and psychological disorder-type migraine, different acupuncture plans should be adopted and regulating meridian and spirit was essential in the treatment.