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. 2005 Apr 8;6(2):97–99. doi: 10.1007/s10194-005-0160-7

Acupuncture use for the treatment of headache prior to neurological referral

A J Larner 1,
PMCID: PMC3452311  PMID: 16362651

Abstract

Acupuncture is a popular complementary treatment for various pain syndromes. Some studies claim efficacy in the treatment of primary headache syndromes. However, data on the frequency of acupuncture use by patients with headache prior to neurological referral have not been identified. In this study, 12% of patients with headache attending general neurology outpatient clinics had already received acupuncture; of the remainder, 73% said they would be willing to try it.

Key words: Acupuncture, Headache, Treatment

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