Trigeminal Neuralgia

By Cynthia's Acupuncture and Wellness | September 23, 2026

Trigeminal neuralgia is a facial pain that can be felt as continuous, aching, like an electric shock, burning or stabbing. The pain can show up spontaneously (without a trigger) or from a non-painful trigger such as applying make-up, brushing teeth, touching a tooth with the tongue, eating, drinking or even talking! Yikes. This can mean…

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Headaches and Migraines – Diagnosis and Treatment

By Cynthia's Acupuncture and Wellness | May 20, 2024 |

Is acupuncture effective at treating headaches and migraines?When it comes to treating headaches and migraines, large studies show that acupuncture is as effective at treating the pain as pharmaceutical drugs, and without the side effects. Effectiveness and Safety of Acupuncture for Migraine: An Overview of Systematic Reviews – PMC (nih.gov) Effectiveness and Safety of Acupuncture for Migraine: An Overview…

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