Recently, our friend and colleague Chris Blatchley from across the pond reached out to share some more information about the study he is working on regarding the Daith piercing and its ability to help treat certain types of headaches. Dr. Blatchley recently attended that Migraine Trust International Symposium, at which he presented some findings on vagus nerve stimulation.

One of his most helpful visual aids during his presentation was a two-part poster titled “Daith piercing – Vagus nerve stimulation and migraine prophylaxis.” The poster shows the trial and results of a study that analyzed nerve stimulation for the potential treatment of migraines for individuals who frequently battle headaches. The results are fascinating, and we’re continuing to find more evidence that there is a physical connection between the piercing and a reduction in symptoms, and that patients aren’t just experiencing a placebo effect.

Check out the poster below, and be sure to check out some of the other posts we’ve done on the Daith piercing as well as previous updates we’ve provided on Dr. Blatchley’s work. As always, we look forward to more updates from Dr. Blatchely, and we want to continue to progress towards a deeper understanding of the role the vagus nerve can play in migraine prevention and treatment.