A lot of people may ask why?
Some theories suggest that there is a pressure point in the area, and other theories suggest that it's got to do with the nerve in the area etc.
This is my opinion, migraine and headache sufferers, it doesn't matter who you are; whenever we get a headache it is very normal for a lot of people / most people at some point to rub your temples or their ears. Why? Why is it inherently within ourselves to naturally rub our pressure points to decrease the pain or pressure from a headache.
This is the exact same theory of the Daith piercing, the piercing lies deeper behind the “fold cartilage”, this creates a consistent pressure in that area.The pressure created is one that is deep enough within the ear area and structure that it is virtually impossible to press or create pressure upon without some sort of foreign object being placed in behind it.
Some theories suggest that there is a pressure point in the area, and other theories suggest that it's got to do with the nerve in the area etc.
This is my opinion, migraine and headache sufferers, it doesn't matter who you are; whenever we get a headache it is very normal for a lot of people / most people at some point to rub your temples or their ears. Why? Why is it inherently within ourselves to naturally rub our pressure points to decrease the pain or pressure from a headache.
This is the exact same theory of the Daith piercing, the piercing lies deeper behind the “fold cartilage”, this creates a consistent pressure in that area.The pressure created is one that is deep enough within the ear area and structure that it is virtually impossible to press or create pressure upon without some sort of foreign object being placed in behind it.
The Cruss of the helix (the fold of tissue where the daith piercing would be placed), when pierced in the proper placement is pierced not only through and behind the cruss of the helix, but it is also placed behind a small band muscles called the helicis minor.
Medically there is still a debate on where the exact intervention of nerves for this area is from. Though it's believed that for some people their migraines more involve the facial nerve (auriculotemporal nerve, via auricular branch of the vagus) and for others it will be the Great auricular nerve which supplies most of the cranial surface.
To me it seems that it would be logical that those that are pierced and their piercings affect the auriculotemporal nerve, that they would experience some relief if any (theoretically) as it would seem this nerve and others in the same region are the same ones the people get relief from rubbing or massaging during headaches or migraines.
It is my belief that it is all dependent on anatomy and the structure of your ear, and this could be the thing that makes a difference between people that have very successful and not as successful migraine relief piercings. Though it is hard to tell, or as far as I can tell impossible, whether this piercing would be successful or not, it would be best just to get the piercing done and monitor for results.
Once the piercing is fully healed, the headache sufferer can press upon the skin and the piercing, creating additional pressure when a headache is onset, or rotating the jewelry sometimes is enough.
This is only my opinion, based on experience.
This opinion is based on
A. Medical reference and studying over the years of being in the industry;
B. Most importantly, Tribal Expression, on average, are doing a minimum of three (3) Daith piercings per day for both sufferers and non-sufferers. I have seen for myself personally, some pretty amazing results that I cannot deny.
All of this needs more investigation and closer observation from the medical community.
Tribal Expression and Tribal Made Body Jewelry, are going to be venturing on an in-depth study on migraine and headache piercings. Tribal Expression will donate all of the piercings and Tribal Made will donate all of the jewelry.
Medically there is still a debate on where the exact intervention of nerves for this area is from. Though it's believed that for some people their migraines more involve the facial nerve (auriculotemporal nerve, via auricular branch of the vagus) and for others it will be the Great auricular nerve which supplies most of the cranial surface.
To me it seems that it would be logical that those that are pierced and their piercings affect the auriculotemporal nerve, that they would experience some relief if any (theoretically) as it would seem this nerve and others in the same region are the same ones the people get relief from rubbing or massaging during headaches or migraines.
It is my belief that it is all dependent on anatomy and the structure of your ear, and this could be the thing that makes a difference between people that have very successful and not as successful migraine relief piercings. Though it is hard to tell, or as far as I can tell impossible, whether this piercing would be successful or not, it would be best just to get the piercing done and monitor for results.
Once the piercing is fully healed, the headache sufferer can press upon the skin and the piercing, creating additional pressure when a headache is onset, or rotating the jewelry sometimes is enough.
This is only my opinion, based on experience.
This opinion is based on
A. Medical reference and studying over the years of being in the industry;
B. Most importantly, Tribal Expression, on average, are doing a minimum of three (3) Daith piercings per day for both sufferers and non-sufferers. I have seen for myself personally, some pretty amazing results that I cannot deny.
All of this needs more investigation and closer observation from the medical community.
Tribal Expression and Tribal Made Body Jewelry, are going to be venturing on an in-depth study on migraine and headache piercings. Tribal Expression will donate all of the piercings and Tribal Made will donate all of the jewelry.