Overcome Your Headaches and Migraines with Acupuncture
By Sarah Hayes, LAc, Acupuncture Northwest Portland
While there are various treatment options available, including medication, lifestyle changes, and alternative therapies, acupuncture has gained popularity as a natural and effective treatment for these conditions.
Headaches and migraines can be caused by a range of factors, including stress, poor posture, dehydration, hormonal changes, food sensitivities, and environmental triggers.
In some cases, they can also be a symptom of an underlying medical condition. There are several types of headaches, including tension headaches, cluster headaches, and sinus headaches. Tension headaches are the most common type of headache and are often caused by stress and tension in the neck and shoulders. Cluster headaches are severe and typically occur on one side of the head, while sinus headaches are caused by inflammation of the sinuses. Migraines are a type of headache that are characterized by severe pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound. They can last for several hours or days and can be triggered by a range of factors, including hormonal changes, stress, certain foods, and environmental triggers.
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Acupuncture can help treat headaches and migraines by addressing the underlying imbalances in the body that may be contributing to these conditions. According to traditional Chinese medicine, headaches, and migraines are often caused by an imbalance in the flow of energy, or qi, through the body. By stimulating specific acupuncture points, the flow of qi can be restored, and the body can return to a state of balance. Acupuncture can also help reduce inflammation and improve blood flow, which can help alleviate pain and other symptoms. The number of acupuncture sessions needed to treat headaches and migraines will vary depending on the severity of the condition and the individual's response to treatment. In general, most people will need at least 6-8 sessions to see significant improvement in their symptoms. After this initial course of treatment, you may need to continue with maintenance treatments to keep your symptoms under control.
Acupuncture is a safe, natural, and effective treatment for headaches and migraines. By restoring balance to the body's energy flow and promoting healing, acupuncture can help alleviate pain and other symptoms associated with these conditions.
