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Many want to know what mechanism is being controlled by Acupuncture treatment for Migraine. Its a big word but we just say "it works!"

Acupunct Med. 2014 Oct;32(5):376-80. doi: 10.1136/acupmed-2014-010612. Epub 2014 Aug 27

Acupuncture decreases matrix metalloproteinase-2 activity in patients with migraine.

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The results of this study showed a clinically relevant decrease in MMP-2 activity in patients with migraine treated with acupuncture. The mechanism underlying the effect of acupuncture in alleviating pain may be associated with a decrease in MMP-2 activity.

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