Migraines and Headaches

Acupuncture is an excellent option in the  treatment of headaches and migraines. It offers a natural way to reduce pain and improve overall wellbeing.

By stimulating specific points on the body, acupuncture helps to improve blood flow, and release endorphins—your body’s natural pain-relieving chemicals.

The fundamentals in treating headache and migraines are to overcome existing energy blockages and stasis, and harmonise underlying imbalances.

These can include physical and emotional triggers. Such as muscle tightness and stress.

Taking a thorough history usually exposes deep seated imbalances, which can set off migraines.

As an example, liver energy stasis, due to stress and anger can lead to strong pain in the sides or top of the head, along with aural/ visual disturbances. 

Tension headaches, one of the most common types, often respond particularly well to acupuncture. More often than not the patient will also be suffering from tight neck and shoulder muscles. This tension then creeps into the scalp muscles, causing a vice like sensation, as if the head is being squeezed.

By targeting muscular trigger and motor points, acupuncture helps release built-up tension, eases pressure, and restores normal muscle function.

This not only relieves current pain but can also help prevent headaches from returning.

Book in today for a comprehensive evaluation and treatment, so you can get back to living pain free.

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