Finally! One hipster trend might be the cure for chronic migraines
If you’re one of the unlucky people who is a long-term sufferer of migraines or headaches then we have some good news for you.
If you’re also a lover of piercings then this news is going to make you even happier.The internet has recently been full of claims surrounding a certain piercing and the positive affects it has for headache sufferers.
A daith piercing (a piercing that passes through the ear’s innermost cartilage fold) is being claimed as the cure for those who suffer with migraines and headaches.
@EbaeJordan the daith piercing is a pressure point to reduce headaches and migraines! I just got mine done ! pic.twitter.com/hIOEAubbXQ
— amk924 (@AMKlueg) May 19, 2015
This is pretty great news for those that do suffer, considering that it could mean they would no longer be relying on expensive painkillers. A long term cure could cost just €25.
It sounds almost too good to be true. However, many people who have had the piercing are using social media to support the claims that the piercing really does work.
39 days and counting – since my Daith piercing and no migraine – my background headache reduced !! Long may it continue
— Daith Club (@DaithClub) October 17, 2015
It hasn’t been confirmed as of yet whether the piercing is a real cure for migraines and headaches. One doctor wrote a blog post addressing the issue and noted:
“If a person enjoys ear piercing and suffers from frequent headaches, it may be worthwhile to consider getting this spot pierced.Since body piercings are generally less than $100, this may be a very economical treatment alternative.”
The theory behind the daith piercing being a cure for headaches is based on the idea that it is the same pressure point acupuncturists will target to relieve headaches.
The Migraine Relief Center recognises the link between ‘daith’ piercings and easing migraine symptoms.
“The principle is that the piercing mimics acupuncture by hitting a pressure point, which relieves the pressure in the patient’s head,” the website states.
“By having it done on the same side as most migraines occur, it’s thought to help reduce the incidence of migraines in the area.”
