People pierce their ears for different reasons. In some cases, it is done as a type of accessory but in other cases, it may make a statement. If you see somebody with their ear pierced through the cartilage near the ear canal, it means something that you may not have thought of before.
In reflexology, there is a reflex point that runs through that area of the body. By pressing on that point or using needles through acupuncture, it can help to remove chronic headaches. This type of ear piercing, known as Daith piercings may help those who suffer from chronic headaches.