Here are some of the therapies we use to treat migraines.
✅ Acuscope & Myopulse Therapy (Microcurrent & Bioelectric Balancing) for Migraine Relief
Sue uses Acuscope & Myopulse technology — intelligent microcurrent therapy that works with the body’s own electrical signals to support healing, circulation, and nervous system function.
For migraines, this may help by:
- Reducing nerve hyper-excitability and calming overactive neural signals that can trigger migraine pain.
- Improving blood flow and circulation to tissues (which may help brain and neck muscles).
- Supporting relaxation and stress reduction, since stress and muscle tension are common migraine triggers.
- Some practitioners compare it to biofeedback-like effects, which scientific literature shows can lessen migraine frequency and severity in young people by helping them learn to control physiological responses.
Typically, Sue would do a free initial consultation, take readings, and tailor a course of treatments (often 4–6 sessions).
✅ BEMER (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy)
Sue also offers BEMER therapy, a form of PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) that aims to improve microcirculation — the flow of blood and oxygen at the smallest vessel level.
For migraines, research and wellness practitioners suggest that PEMF may help by:
- Improving cerebral blood flow and reducing inflammation in nervous tissues, which are linked to migraine pathology.
- Modulating nerve signalling and the autonomic nervous system, potentially easing the intensity or duration of episodes.
- Offering drug-free, gentle support that can be repeated daily.
Sue’s BEMER application is typically short (about 2 × 8 minutes a day) and can be done in clinic or at home.
✅ Stress & Nervous System Support
Migraines in teenagers are often linked to stress, sleep disruption, and nervous system dysregulation. Scientific sources show that techniques like biofeedback, relaxation training, and nervous system modulation can reduce migraine frequency and severity.
Acuscope & Myopulse treatments include settings aimed at relaxation and nervous system balancing, which could help with stress-triggered migraines.
📌 Important Things to Know
✔️ These therapies are considered complementary or adjunctive approaches — they are not replacementsfor standard medical assessment and migraine management by a GP or neurologist.
✔️ If the migraines are frequent, prolonged, or severe, a paediatric headache specialist review is recommended alongside any complementary therapy.
✔️ For some people, alternative neuro-modulation techniques like biofeedback or vagus nerve stimulationare evidence-supported for migraine relief in teenagers.
Summary — What Sue Roberts Can Offer
At Advanced Healing Therapies, Sue can:
✅ Provide a free consultation to understand the teen’s migraines.
✅ Use Acuscope & Myopulse to support nervous system balance, circulation, and relaxation.
✅ Offer BEMER therapy to improve microcirculation and support cellular health.
✅ Tailor a treatment plan potentially complementary to medical management.
Headbands & Ear Clips (Microcurrent / Neuro-modulation Support)
Headbands and ear clips are commonly used with microcurrent therapies (like Acuscope & MyoPulse) to gently influence the nervous system and pain pathways involved in migraines.
How they help migraines
- Calm overactive nerves
Migraines involve hyper-excitable nerve signalling. Gentle microcurrent applied via the headband or ears helps settle and regulate these signals. - Influence the trigeminal nerve
This is the main nerve involved in migraine pain. Ear clips and headbands work close to pathways connected to this nerve, helping reduce pain intensity. - Support autonomic nervous system balance
Migraines are often linked to an over-stimulated “fight or flight” response. These applications encourage a shift into relaxation (parasympathetic mode). - Drug-free pain modulation
Similar in principle to devices like TENS or vagus nerve stimulation, but far gentler and suitable for young people.
Benefits
✔ Can reduce headache intensity
✔ May shorten migraine duration
✔ Often deeply calming
✔ Non-invasive and painless
✔ Suitable for sensitive teens
Many people report feeling relaxed, sleepy, or “lighter in the head” after treatment.
MyoPulse Treatment to the Neck (Key for Migraine Relief)
The neck and upper shoulders play a huge role in migraines, especially in teenagers who study a lot, use screens, or hold tension.
Why treating the neck helps migraines:
- Neck muscle tension restricts blood flow
Tight muscles can compress blood vessels and nerves feeding the head, triggering or worsening migraines. - Cervical nerves refer pain into the head
Irritation in the neck can directly cause head pain. - Posture and stress accumulate here
Stress hormones tighten the neck long before pain is felt in the head.
How MyoPulse helps:
- Relaxes deep muscle tension without force or manipulation
- Improves circulation and oxygen delivery
- Reduces inflammation in soft tissues
- Normalises nerve signalling between neck and brain
This often results in:
✔ Less head pressure
✔ Reduced frequency of migraines
✔ Faster recovery once a migraine starts
✔ Improved range of motion and comfort
Many migraine sufferers say neck treatment is the turning point in their relief.
Auricular Therapy (Ear Therapy)
Auricular therapy is based on the fact that the entire body is mapped on the ear, and the ear has rich connections to the brain and nervous system.
How auricular therapy helps migraines:
- Direct access to the brain via cranial nerves
The ear connects to the vagus, trigeminal, and facial nerves — all involved in migraine pathways. - Pain modulation
Stimulating migraine-related ear points can reduce pain signals sent to the brain. - Stress and hormonal regulation
Many migraines in teens are linked to stress, anxiety, and hormonal changes — auricular therapy helps regulate these systems. - Improves sleep and emotional balance
Poor sleep and emotional overload are major migraine triggers.
Benefits
✔ Helps calm the nervous system
✔ May reduce migraine frequency
✔ Supports emotional wellbeing
✔ Gentle and well-tolerated
✔ Often enhances the effect of MyoPulse and headbands
Some people feel an immediate sense of calm or pressure release during treatment.
Why These Therapies Work Well Together
Using headbands + ear clips + MyoPulse neck treatment + auricular therapy addresses migraines from multiple angles:
- Brain & nerve regulation
- Neck and muscular tension
- Circulation and oxygen delivery
- Stress and autonomic balance
This whole-system approach is especially effective for long-lasting migraines (3–4 days) where medication alone often falls short.
Especially Suitable for Teenagers
✔ Gentle
✔ Non-drug
✔ Non-addictive
✔ No “zoning out” or side effects
✔ Empowers the body to self-regulate
Parents often appreciate that these therapies support the nervous system rather than suppress symptoms.
In Simple Terms
Migraines aren’t just “head pain” — they’re a nervous system overload.
These therapies help calm the brain, relax the neck, improve circulation, and reset pain signals, allowing the body to recover more quickly and reduce future attacks.
Please call Sue for further advice on 02476 543991 or 07920 770606
