There is nothing fun about a migraine. The trigger for every person is different; stress, particular food or drinks, exercise or hormonal changes can all be the catalyst to bring on an episode. In a recent Cochrane database systematic review, 22 trials (almost 5000 participants) were analysed to conclude whether acupuncture was indeed effective for treatment/routine care or if it was no different to placebo or drug therapy (Linde et al. 2016). The review of the evidence concluded that ‘adding acupuncture